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    Home » Our latest posts » Soups and Stews

    White Gazpacho Flavorful Summer Soup

    July 14, 2014 Filed Under: Soups and Stews

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    White Gazpacho (or Ajoblanco) is a delightful summer soup. A creamy blend of bread cucumbers, almonds and grapes, topped with more almonds and grapes and a drizzle of olive oil.

    White Gazpacho may sound like a strange combination at first, but this creamy chilled soup makes a delightful meal in the heat of summer.

    white soup topped with grapes and olive oil in a bowl with text overlay "white gazpacho ajo blanco"

    Ajoblanco (sometimes spelled Ajo Blanco) is a popular Spanish cold soup from the Granada and Málaga regions.

    One look at the ingredient list and you will think I have lost my mind. I know cucumbers, garlic and grapes in soup sounds odd. But, it all comes together beautifully and is such a refreshing meal when it is too hot to cook.

    Ingredients for White Gazpacho

    The ingredients are easy to find and quite basic, but I will add a few notes here (mostly to pad for SEO, bloggers are laughing)

    Bread: This is not the place for whole wheat, pumpernickel, rye or other strong tasting bread here. Serve those on the side and use white bread (gluten free is just fine) to make this. Leave the bread out to get stale up a bit.

    Cucumbers: Use whatever you have on hand. If you only have small ones use more, or use that one huge one that was hiding under a leaf in your garden and you didn't notice until it was that big. (or is that just me?).

    Grapes: It is white soup so you want white grapes, technically they are actually green, but you know what I mean. No purple unless you want pinkish purple soup.

    Almonds: You might want to opt for two kinds of almonds, whole for the soup and slivered for the topping. I like to use smoked almonds for an extra little smoky kick to the soup.

    Other ingredients: chicken (or vegetable) broth, garlic, mild clear vinegar (white wine, sherry, etc.) and extra virgin olive oil.

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    White Gazpacho

    white soup topped with grapes and olive oil in a bowl with text overlay "white gazpacho ajo blanco"
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
    • 2 cups stale crustless bread
    • 1 clove garlic (minced)
    • 1 cup seedless green grapes (plus more for topping -optional)
    • 2 medium cucumbers (peeled, seeded and diced)
    • 1 cup almonds
    • 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • salt and freshly ground pepper

    Toppings (your choice)

    • avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced)
    • sliced grapes
    • slivered almonds
    • good quality extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Put the stock and bread in a bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
    • Put the soaked bread in a blender or food processor with the garlic, grapes, cucumber and almonds. Process until smooth.
    • Drizzle in olive oil and vinegar.
    • Chill for an hour or more. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    • Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with avocado slices or, go the traditional route, with sliced grapes almonds and drizzled olive oil .

    Sound fabulous? Share it!

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair

      July 16, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Ok I need to make this! I bet it's so refreshing!

      Reply
    2. Marlys (This and That)

      July 17, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      This sounds amazing and your pictures are awesome... I need to try this soon.

      Reply
    3. Joanne/WineLady Cooks

      July 19, 2014 at 5:53 am

      I must try the white gazpacho, it sounds delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with Foodie Friends Friday party this week. pinned/shared.

      We look forward to seeing you again soon with another delicious recipe.
      Joanne

      Reply
    4. Meredith Wouters

      July 19, 2014 at 8:27 am

      This looks delicious, and kind of different than anything I've tried. Definitely pinning to try. (Found you on Say G'day Saturday.)

      Reply
    5. Saundra @ FamishedFish

      July 20, 2014 at 7:00 am

      This sounds refreshing and unique...definitely on my must try list.

      Reply
    6. Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

      July 23, 2014 at 4:51 am

      I love gazpacho of all kinds. This White Gazpacho sounds delicious, all the things I love. Can't wait to try it. Pinned and shared. Thank you for sharing at Treasure Box Tuesday.
      Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

      Reply
    7. Annette Browning

      July 25, 2014 at 8:49 am

      Looks yummy! I love cool soups in the summertime. Thanks for sharing at #MerryMonday. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    8. Cynthia

      July 25, 2014 at 10:50 am

      What a fresh and refreshing recipe. I'm sure it's the perfect dish on those summer days where it's too hot to even think. Thank you for Linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

      Reply
    9. Ashley

      June 28, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Sounds very fresh and light. Thanks for sharing on FTAF!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        July 05, 2016 at 9:07 am

        it is perfect for those hot humid days when you don't feel like moving let alone cooking and eating.

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