White gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful cold soup that originated in the southern region of Spain, Andalusia. Unlike its more famous green counterpart, which is made with tomatoes, white gazpacho is made with a blend of white grapes, almonds, and garlic, resulting in a creamy and delicate texture. This delightful soup is not only visually appealing with its pale golden color, but also a symphony of flavors, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. It is typically served chilled, making it an ideal dish for hot summer days, and is often garnished with additional grapes, toasted almonds, and croutons for an extra layer of texture and flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the best recipe for this unique and tantalizing dish.
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WHITE GAZPACHO WITH MELON, GRAPES, AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Put the blanched almonds in a blender with 1/4 cup of the lemon juice. Puree until totally smooth, then add the bread and melon and puree again. You will most likely need to puree the melon in batches. After pureeing one batch, pour out all but one cup of the liquid and then add the next batch. Season well with salt and white pepper. If the soup needs more acid, add the remaining lemon juice. If the soup is too thick, you can add a little water, but if the melons are really ripe, this shouldn't be a problem. Serve slightly chilled. Garnish with toasted almonds, grapes, and a swirl of creme fraiche.
CHEF JOHN'S WHITE GAZPACHO
This is similar to a classic gazpacho, but with no tomato and peppers.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Gazpacho Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leeks until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
- Place cucumbers in a blender with grapes, almonds, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, creme fraiche, bread cubes, vinegar, cooled leeks, and water. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
- Taste and season with salt and cayenne pepper. If needed, add some more vinegar. Serve garnished with dill oil (see note), thinly sliced grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 437.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
WHITE GAZPACHO WITH GRAPES
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 - 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel grapes and set aside.
- Put almonds into food processor or electric blender.
- Mix bread crumbs with milk in bowl and add mixture plus garlic to container. Start blending and gradually add olive oil through funnel of food processor. Continue blending 5 minutes after last of oil is added. Add salt to taste.
- Gradually add ice water through funnel.
- Add vinegar and blend.
- Serve very cold in cold bowls with the grapes separate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 519 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- For a more pronounced garlic flavor, let the garlic cloves steep in the olive oil for 30 minutes before blending.
- If you don't have sherry vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or lemon juice instead.
- To toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- Serve the gazpacho chilled, garnished with toasted almonds, grapes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
White gazpacho with grapes and toasted almonds is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and nutritious soup that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can add more or less garlic, vinegar, or almonds, depending on your desired flavor profile. You can also add other fruits or vegetables, such as cucumber, zucchini, or bell peppers. Experiment and create a white gazpacho that you and your family will love!
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