Ajo blanco, also known as white gazpacho, is a chilled summer soup originally from Andalusia. Topped with a spicy tomato salsa, this striking soup is a nice addition to a summer lunch or dinner.
Total Time
45min
4.8
4 Ratings
Author: Alexandra's Kitchen
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Gazpacho
•
1
English Cucumber
, thinly sliced
•
1 1/2
cups
White Seedless Grapes
, halved
•
1
clove
Garlic
, minced
•
1
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
4
Tbsp
White Balsamic Vinegar
•
1/3
cup
Water
•
2
slices
Bread
, torn
•
4
Tbsp
Almonds
•
4
Tbsp
Fresh Dill
•
2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1/3
cup
Yogurt
Tomato Salsa
•
1 1/4
cups
Cherry Tomatoes
, quartered
•
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Red Onions
, diced
•
1
Jalapeño Pepper
, minced
•
1
pinch
Kosher Salt
•
1
Tbsp
White Balsamic Vinegar
•
2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
to taste
Salt
Cooking Instructions
1.
Make the gazpacho: In a large bowl, combine the English Cucumber (1), White Seedless Grapes (1 1/2 cups), and Garlic (1 clove). Add Kosher Salt (1 tsp), and White Balsamic Vinegar (4 Tbsp) toss to coat, then set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, pour Water (1/3 cup) over the Bread (2 slices). Let it sit until it softens, about 10 minutes.
3.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the Almonds (4 Tbsp) tossing frequently, until fragrant and starting to color, about 5 minutes.
4.
Immediately transfer to a plate to cool, about 5 minutes.
5.
Add the almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Add the cucumber mixture, soaked bread, Fresh Dill (4 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Yogurt (1/3 cup), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to the processor bowl.
6.
Purée until smooth. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Chill until ready to serve.
7.
Make the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the Cherry Tomatoes (1 1/4 cups), Red Onions (1/2 cup), Jalapeño Pepper (1), Kosher Salt (1 pinch), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), and White Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Spoon a tablespoon of the salsa on each bowl of soup just before serving, serving more on the side.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
341
FAT
20.5 g
PROTEIN
6.9 g
CARBS
36.5 g
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