Gazpacho Ajo Blanco

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Gazpacho Ajo Blanco
45 min.
6
363kcal

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Gazpacho Ajo Blanco: A Refreshing Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy-Free Soup

Are you a fan of cold soups that tantalize your taste buds on a warm summer day? If so, you'll love this delightful Gazpacho Ajo Blanco! This refreshing soup is not only vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With a total time of just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

This Gazpacho Ajo Blanco is perfect as a starter, snack, or even a light lunch. The base of the soup is made from cubed crustless day-old rustic bread, which is soaked in cold water before blending with blanched almonds, garlic, sherry vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. The result is a smooth, emulsified soup that's both filling and flavorful.

To serve, simply divide the chilled gazpacho among bowls or glasses, drizzle with additional olive oil, and top with thinly sliced red seedless grapes for a burst of sweetness. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also add some Marcona almonds for an extra crunch.

With a caloric breakdown of 71.79% fat, 17.48% carbs, and 10.73% protein, this Gazpacho Ajo Blanco is a well-balanced meal that won't weigh you down. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this gazpacho is sure to impress your friends and family.

So why wait? Dive into the world of cold, refreshing soups and give this Gazpacho Ajo Blanco a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups bread crumbs cubed crustless
  •  garlic clove 
  • cups blanched almonds and whole
  • 2.5 teaspoons sherry vinegar 
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
  • 2.5 cups water cold plus more for soaking
  •  grapes red seedless thinly sliced for serving

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Cover bread with cold water, and let soak for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cover garlic with water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; drain.
  2. Pulse blanched almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Squeeze excess liquid from bread, and transfer bread to food processor.
  3. Add cooked garlic, vinegar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Puree mixture until smooth. With machine running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, alternating with cup cold water, blending until emulsified. Blend in remaining 2 1/4 cups cold water. Strain through a fine sieve until smooth, discarding solids. Season with salt. Refrigerate gazpacho until chilled, at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day). Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide chilled gazpacho among 6 bowls or glasses.
  5. Drizzle with oil and top with grapes, and Marcona almonds if desired, just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein10.73%
Fat71.79%
Carbs17.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.67
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.849565194677%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.77kcal
18.14%
Fat:30.44g
46.84%
Saturated Fat:4.84g
30.23%
Carbohydrates:16.67g
5.56%
Net Carbohydrates:11.97g
4.35%
Sugar:6.93g
7.7%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:97.83mg
4.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.24g
20.48%
Vitamin E:10.42mg
69.49%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.52%
Magnesium:116.03mg
29.01%
Copper:0.46mg
22.83%
Phosphorus:210.42mg
21.04%
Fiber:4.7g
18.82%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.5%
Calcium:106.41mg
10.64%
Vitamin B3:2.11mg
10.57%
Iron:1.75mg
9.71%
Potassium:323.8mg
9.25%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.72%
Folate:29.4µg
7.35%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.14%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.13%
Vitamin K:2.82µg
2.68%
Selenium:1.69µg
2.42%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.48%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.12%