Almond grape gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner. It is made with fresh almonds, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion, and is seasoned with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. This chilled soup is not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients. The almonds provide healthy fats and protein, the grapes and tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and the cucumbers and red onion add a refreshing crunch and flavor.
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ALMOND GRAPE GAZPACHO
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 6 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the gazpacho: Place garlic cloves in a small pan of cold water over high heat. When water comes to a boil, strain garlic and chill until needed. Cover stale bread cubes with water and allow to sit until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Squeeze all the water from bread and put into a blender with almonds, grapes and garlic cloves. Season with a bit of salt and purée until mixture is very smooth, almost like mashed potatoes; if necessary drizzle in a bit of water to help mixture to purée.
- Place 1 cup ice-cold water in a measuring cup. Place olive oil in another cup. With blender running, slowly drizzle in both liquids, simultaneously, through opening of blender. Gazpacho will turn very smooth and silky. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar or more, if desired. Adjust salt to taste. To thin soup, if desired, add 1 to 3 tablespoons cold water, one tablespoon at a time. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until very cold, about 2 hours.
- For garnish and serving: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle oil over diced bread and sprinkle with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, and add grapes, almonds and scallion. Add a drizzle of oil and a small sprinkling of vinegar and salt. To serve, ladle gazpacho into four chilled soup plates. Add garnish, and drizzle with more oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 915, UnsaturatedFat 73 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 86 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 465 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRAPE AND ALMOND GAZPACHO
From Food and Wine June 2003: "There are zillions of choices beyond the obvious tomato-and-bell-pepper combination. This grape-almond gazpacho from Cindy Pawlcyn at Mustards Grill in Napa Valley is fruity, savory and complex. I doubt cream cheese is classic, but it does give the soup quite a bit of body; toasting the almonds enhances their flavor." I have currently not tried this but wanted to keep it somewhere in case I might want to.
Provided by Sugarmagnolia_fl
Categories Fruit
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a blender, combine grapes, cucumber, almonds, scallions, rice vinegar, yogurt, cream cheese, buttermilk and olive oil. Blend until almost smooth. Stir in dill and cayenne, season with salt and white pepper and regrigerate.
- Serve the gazpacho in well-chilled shallow bowls, garnished with the cucumber slices and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 67.1, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 26.1, Protein 5
WHITE GAZPACHO WITH GRAPES AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Steps:
- Set aside 1 cup of chopped cucumber for a garnish. Soak the bread in water until soft, about 2 minutes. Place soaked bread, the rest of the cucumber, garlic, 3 of the scallions, vinegar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the almonds, salt and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until cucumbers are completely blended and liquid and almonds are almost completely invisible, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and vinegar, if desired.
- To serve, ladle 1 cup gazpacho into a bowl. Mound 1/4 cup reserved chopped cucumber, 1 tablespoon scallions, 2 tablespoons grapes and 1 teaspoon almonds in the center of the soup.
GRAPE GAZPACHO
Steps:
- Place half of the cucumbers, apples, and tomatillos into the bowl of a food processor. Add all of the grapes, walnuts, yogurt, grape juice, vinegar, and mint. Pulse 9 to 10 times. Combine with the remaining half of the cucumber, apple, and tomatillo. Season with salt, to taste. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Serve as an appetizer or soup course.
GRAPE GAZPACHO
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If using a microwave oven, place almonds and water in a 1-cup glass measure. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 2 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam. If using a conventional oven, place the almonds and the water in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the almonds plump up slightly and just soften. Remove from heat; drain and set aside.
- Pass the grapes through a food mill fitted with a medium disk placed over a bowl to catch the juice. Reserve juice and pulp.
- Place the bread in a small bowl. Add enough of the grape juice to just cover the bread, reserving 1 cup. Lightly press down on the bread so that it absorbs the juice.
- Place cooked almonds, soaked bread and garlic in a blender. With machine running, slowly pour in the reserved cup of grape juice. Continue blending, scraping down the sides from time to time, until the mixture is smooth.
- With the machine still running, slowly pour in any remaining juice and the olive oil. Scrape the mixture into a large metal bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold. Served garnished with grapes or melon.
MALAGA ALMOND GAZPACHO
Steps:
- Soak bread in 1/2 cup water 1 minute, then squeeze dry, discarding soaking water.
- Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife). Blend garlic paste and almonds in a food processor until nuts are as smooth as possible. Add bread and 1 tablespoon vinegar and, with motor running, add oil in a slow stream, then add ice water and blend well. Force purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly on solids. Discard solids.
- Transfer soup to a glass container and chill, covered, until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt and vinegar before serving.
Tips:
- Select ripe and flavorful ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your gazpacho. Use ripe, in-season tomatoes, cucumbers, and grapes for the best flavor.
- Chill your ingredients before blending: Chilling your ingredients will help to create a refreshing and cool gazpacho. You can also chill your bowls or glasses before serving.
- Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender will help to create a smooth and creamy gazpacho. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the ingredients in batches.
- Season to taste: Once you've blended your gazpacho, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, vinegar, or herbs.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings: Before serving, garnish your gazpacho with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include chopped cucumber, tomatoes, grapes, almonds, and croutons.
Conclusion:
Almond grape gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant color and delicious flavor, almond grape gazpacho is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Enjoy!
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