White Gazpacho With Almonds And Grapes

White Gazpacho With Almonds And Grapes

Recipe name:
White Gazpacho With Almonds And Grapes

Recipe category:
Soups

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Recipe details: White Gazpacho with Almonds And Grapes

Ingredients
3/4	cup	blanched almonds
3	each	garlic cloves
1		salt, to taste
4	each	white bread slices, stale, crusts removed
4	cup	ice water
7	tablespoon	olive oil
3	tablespoon	white wine vinegar
2	tablespoon	sherry vinegar
1	tablespoon	butter
6	each	white bread slices, crusts removed, cut in cubes
1 1/2	cup	seedless green grapes
Directions:
Grind almonds, 2 garlic cloves, and salt to a fine consistency in a food processor or blender. Soak stale bread in one cup ice water, and squeeze to extract moisture. Add bread to processor. With processor running, add 6 tb oil and one cup ice water slowly in a steady stream. Add vinegars, and mix on high speed for 2 minutes. Add one cup ice water and mix 2 more minutes. Place in a bowl, add remaining ice water and mix well. Adjust seasonings with salt and vinegar. Chill for up to 6 hours. Heat butter and remaining one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Crush remaining garlic clove and add to pan with bread cubes, tossing to coat with butter and oil. Cook over very low heat, stirring occassionally, 20-30 minutes, or until cubes are golden. Serve soup ice cold, garnished with croutons and grapes.

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