Best 11 Sopa De Ajo Blanco Chilled Garlic Soup Recipes

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Sopa de ajo blanco, or chilled garlic soup, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is made with a blend of garlic, almonds, grapes, and olive oil, and it is typically served cold with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and ham. Although it is a relatively simple dish to make, there are a few key things to keep in mind in order to achieve the best possible results.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S SPANISH GARLIC SOUP (SOPA DE AJO)



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Sopa de Ajo is a wonderfully rustic bread soup spiked with sliced garlic, paprika, and ham. If that wasn't enough to get your attention, it's also topped with eggs poached in a fragrant, brick-red broth. It's like a steaming bowl of breakfast-for-dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced, or more to taste
2 ounces ham, diced
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, or to taste
6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread French bread onto the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top; gently stir to coat bread.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ham; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika and cook for 1 minute more. Pour bread into pot and toss to coat with hot oil mixture.
  • Pour chicken broth into bread mixture; add cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in parsley.
  • Crack each egg into a small bowl or cup. Make 4 depressions in the bread on top of the soup with a spoon. Slowly pour an egg into each depression. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until egg whites are firm and yolks are thick but not hard, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and spoon an egg on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 201.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 2072.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

AJO BLANCO: WHITE GARLIC SOUP WITH GRAPES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces day old bread (a 3-inch cube), crusts discarded
1 cup blanched almonds
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cup water
12 muscatel grapes, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Put the bread in a bowl and add water to cover. Let soak for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Meanwhile, place the almonds and garlic in a blender container (or, if using a hand-held blender, into a mixing bowl) and pulse until almonds are finely ground.
  • Squeeze out the water from the bread. Add to the food processor. Blend to a smooth paste.
  • With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream, then the vinegar and salt.
  • Thin the ingredients with 1/2 cup of water to the desired consistency.
  • Place the blended contents in a tureen, wooden bowl or pitcher and add about 2 cups of water. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and/or vinegar if necessary. The soup should be fairly tangy.
  • Chill until serving time. Stir before serving into bowls. Garnish with grapes.

SOPA DE AJO (GARLIC SOUP)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 to 9 slices stale white bread
6 tablespoon olive oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon mild paprika powder
1 tablespoon hot paprika powder
Salt
Generous 4 cups meat stock
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Cut the white bread into cubes. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the bread cubes in it until golden brown. Add the garlic and let it color a little. Season with the paprika powders and salt and pour on the meat stock. Cover and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes. Fill 4 earthenware bowls with soup. Carefully slip 1 egg into each bowl and leave to cook in a preheated oven at about 390 degree F for around 10 minutes. Serve the soup very hot.

AJO BLANCO: WHITE GARLIC SOUP WITH GRAPES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces day old bread (a 3-inch cube), crusts discarded
1 cup blanched almonds
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cup water
12 muscatel grapes, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Put the bread in a bowl and add water to cover. Let soak for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Meanwhile, place the almonds and garlic in a blender container (or, if using a hand-held blender, into a mixing bowl) and pulse until almonds are finely ground.
  • Squeeze out the water from the bread. Add to the food processor. Blend to a smooth paste.
  • With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream, then the vinegar and salt.
  • Thin the ingredients with 1/2 cup of water to the desired consistency.
  • Place the blended contents in a tureen, wooden bowl or pitcher and add about 2 cups of water. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and/or vinegar if necessary. The soup should be fairly tangy.
  • Chill until serving time. Stir before serving into bowls. Garnish with grapes.

SOPA DE AJO BLANCO CHILLED GARLIC SOUP.



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The first time I mentioned this soup to my mother she recoiled over the thought of garlic soup being served cold. When I had her imagine a Vichyssoise with garlic her curiosity was peaked. This soup is very traditional in this area of Spain. It is easy to make and in one word: wonderful!

Provided by Chef from Casa Ceba

Categories     Spanish

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces blanched peeled almonds
6 slices stale baguette or 6 slices white bread, crusts removed
4 -5 peeled garlic cloves
6 cups water, COLD
7 tablespoons extra virgin Spanish olive oil
4 -5 tablespoons spanish sherry wine vinegar
salt

Steps:

  • If you do not have blanched almonds, you can prepare them by hand. Boil a small pot of water. Add.
  • almonds and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and dry on paper towels. The skins will slip off easily.
  • Peel garlic. Trim crust from bread slices if using French-style or rustic bread. Place bread in one.
  • to two cups cold water to soak.
  • While bread is soaking, place garlic and almonds into a food processor or blender (we recommend.
  • a VitaMix to achieve the desired end product). Blend or pulse until smooth. Remove bread.
  • from water and squeeze out excess water. Tear bread into quarters and add bread and 1 tsp salt to.
  • processor or blender. Blend or pulse on high. While blending, slowly drizzle olive oil, then vinegar,.
  • and finally the water into blender or processor. Taste. Adjust salt, vinegar and oil to taste.
  • Pour into a container or bowl. Seal and chill at least two to three hours or overnight. Serve inches.
  • chilled bowls or glass mugs, with a splash of vivid green virgin olive oil.
  • NOTE - Traditionally, this dish is served with a few green grapes as a garnish; we like the contrasting color, however we prefer to.
  • substitute olive oil drops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.9, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 497, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.4

AJO BLANCO RECIPE - CHILLED ALMOND SOUP



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This easy and delicious ajo blanco recipe is the perfect soup for a warm summer day.

Provided by Lauren Aloise

Categories     Soup

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup blanched Marcona almonds (pre-soaked overnight in water, strained)
2 slices of white bread (dried out overnight and cut into cubes)
1 small clove of garlic (take out the green germ in the middle)
1-2 teaspoons of sherry vinegar (start with one and adjust to taste)
1 apple (peeled and diced (something tart and juicy like a Granny Smith or Pink Lady works well))
Salt to taste
About 1 cup of cold water
Ice cubes (if no time to chill)
About 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Green grapes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the stale bread into the blender and cover with the cold water and vinegar
  • Add the strained almonds, diced apple, and garlic
  • Pulse in the blender until smooth
  • Taste and adjust for salt and vinegar
  • Add ice if serving immediately (to make sure it's fully chilled)
  • While blending, slowly add the olive oil
  • Taste and adjust seasoning
  • Chill in the fridge if you have time
  • To serve, top with sliced green grapes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.04 kcal, Carbohydrate 20.41 g, Protein 8.89 g, Fat 31.65 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 138.32 mg, Fiber 5.79 g, Sugar 6.76 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOPA AJOBLANCO



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This white gazpacho was a staple growing up; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It's made from stale bread and seasonings you have on hand and topped with grapes for a traditional touch. - Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup blanched almonds
1-1/2 cups cubed white bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or unsweetened almond milk
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
1/4 cup halved green grapes
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Rinse almonds in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight. Spread bread cubes onto a baking sheet; let stand overnight., Place 1 cup bread cubes in a small bowl. Pour cream over bread; let stand 15 minutes. Drain almonds, discarding soaking liquid. Transfer almonds to a blender. Add bread mixture, broth, vinegar, garlic, salt and white pepper; process until blended. While processing, gradually add 1/2 cup oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours., In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat; stir in paprika. Add remaining 1/2 cup bread cubes; cook and stir until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. , Remove soup from refrigerator, stir to re-distribute settled out oil. Divide soup among bowls; top with toasted croutons, grapes, chopped almonds and additional oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 62g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SOPA DE AJO - CASTILIAN GARLIC SOUP



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Sopa de ajo is a very old, peasant-style dish and is typical of the Castilla-Leon region , where the winters are cold and soups and stews are eaten daily. Castilla is the "land of bread" and it is bought fresh daily. However, a Spanish cook would never serve it stale, so this recipe is a good way to use any stale bread that is left over from yesterday's meals.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Ham

Time 26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil
3 1/2 ounces of cured Spanish ham (Subsitute cured ham like Virginia ham)
2 -3 slices day-old French bread, medium size - 4 x 2-1/2 x 1-inch
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
3 garlic cloves, sliced
6 eggs
1 quart water
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan.
  • Add not-too-thinly sliced garlic.
  • Before the garlic turns brown, add the cubed ham and the slices of bread.
  • Sauté for a few minutes on medium heat.
  • Add the sweet paprika, followed by the water and salt.
  • Bring to a slow boil.
  • Boil for 5-10 minutes.
  • To poach the eggs, carefully add eggs to the soup one at a time.
  • Scoop out poached eggs one at a time into soup bowls. Then, slowly ladle the soup into each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 452, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.2

CASTILIAN GARLIC SOUP - SOPA DE AJO



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Make and share this Castilian Garlic Soup - Sopa De Ajo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     Spanish

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 tablespoon spanish sweet paprika
3 ounces rustic white bread, crust removed and torn into small pieces
1 quart chicken stock
2 large eggs, beaten
salt
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until the alcohol evaporates, about 30 seconds. Add the Spanish sweet paprika and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the bread and pour in the chicken stock. Stir together and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and stir with a spatula to fold them into the soup. The eggs will form long strands, almost like noodles. Simmer for 2 minutes and add salt to taste. Sprinkle parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 489.6, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5, Protein 11.2

SPANISH AJO BLANCO (WHITE GARLIC & ALMOND COLD SOUP)



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Cold, cheap and tasty summer soup from Andalucia, one of the hottest places in the world. I'm posting this specially for Mirj, who's honored me rating my first recipe at zaar with 5 stars.Thanks Mirj, hope you like this in your hot Israeli nights !.

Provided by MumofJuan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ounces raw almonds, well peeled (not toasted)
2 big garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2/3 cup refined olive oil
1/2 tablespoon salt (to taste)
7 ounces grapes, peeled
1/2 lb French bread

Steps:

  • Take the bread crumbs of the french loaf,only the white ones not the crust,and soak them in cold water for half an hour.
  • In blender, put bread crumbs (slightly squeezed), garlic, almonds, oil, vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mix in a big soup bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Once you're going to serve the soup, pour ice cold water in the mix, a little at a time, mixing well until the desired consistency (it should be like gazpacho, creamy not too watery) and add the peeled, whole grapes.
  • Notes:.
  • Grapes should be sweet, white ones not the red variety.
  • Don't use a strong virgin oil but a mild, refined one of about 0'4º acidity.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.7, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Sodium 897.8, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9.2

SOPA DE AJO (SPANISH GARLIC SOUP)



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Make and share this Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Spanish

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 crusty baguette (day old)
1/4 cup olive oil
6 -8 cloves garlic
3/4 teaspoon paprika
6 cups water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt

Steps:

  • In a wide, shallow soup pot, heat oil and lightly sauteé garlic (just until golden, not burned).
  • Add bread, that has been previously sliced very thinly, and fry until golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and add paprika.
  • Stir well.
  • Add water and stir.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Heat soup over medium low heat for about a half an hour.
  • When the soup is just about done, add the eggs.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 489.3, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make the best soup. Look for ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make Sopa de Ajo Blanco. Feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add diced cucumber, bell pepper, or zucchini.
  • Serve Sopa de Ajo Blanco chilled: This soup is best enjoyed cold, so be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: A sprinkling of fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or basil, will add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.

Conclusion:

Sopa de Ajo Blanco is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Experiment with different ingredients and garnishes to find your perfect recipe. ¡Buen provecho!

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