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Ajoblanco (Spanish White Garlic Soup)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine Andalusian, Spanish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces blanched, peeled almonds
  • 5.5 ounces day-old bread dense crumb and crusty exterior
  • 1 quart ice-cold water
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Spanish (or other)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 18 halves seedless white (green) grapes

Instructions
 

  • To peel the skin off the almonds, place the almonds in a pot of boiling water for 60 seconds, no more. Drain them onto a colander and rinse them with cold water to cool. Blot the almonds dry, then press them between your fingers to peel of the skin. Set aside.
  • In a blender, add the almonds, garlic, and 2 cups of water. Blend until the almonds are liquefied.
  • Add the bread, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, remaining water, and blend until completely smooth.
  • Chill the soup in the refrigerator for two hours or overnight.
  • Taste and adjust the salt. If you want a thinner consistency, add a little more cold water.
  • To serve, pour the cold soup into bowls and garnish with the grape halves.
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