AJOBLANCO (COLD SPANISH ALMOND SOUP)

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This almond soup (ajo blanco) is one of the simplest and most nutritious of all Spanish summer soups, hailing from Andalusia. It's a cousin of gazpacho made with almonds and grapes.

Provided by Luis Luna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound blanched almonds
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons ice-cold water, or as needed
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt to taste
ΒΌ cup peeled green grapes

Steps:

  • Combine almonds, olive oil, vinegar, water, garlic and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Add more cold water while blending until desired consistency is reached. The soup should be thick, but still pourable.
  • Chill soup for a minimum of 15 minutes. Serve garnished with grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 77.8 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 71.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Momina Iftikhar
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This is one of my favorite summer soups. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Mohammed FIyaz
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Ajoblanco was a new experience for me and I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors and textures were unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


RJ Sojib
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This soup is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


ATB stoner
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I'm not usually a fan of cold soups but this one changed my mind. The ajoblanco was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweet and savory.


Awais Naveed
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe. The soup was light and flavorful, perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Syrus Syrus
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Wisdom Yashim
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I've never had ajoblanco before but I'm so glad I tried it. It's such a refreshing and flavorful soup, perfect for a hot summer day.


Aamsi Aamsi
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This soup was a big hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making it again.


Gabriel Martinez
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I tried making ajoblanco for the first time last night and it turned out even better than I had hoped! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup had a lovely smooth texture. My guests all raved about it.


Krishu Karma
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This ajoblanco soup was an absolute delight! The combination of almonds, garlic, and grapes created a unique and flavorful dish that was both refreshing and satisfying. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the creamy texture of the soup and the