White Gazpacho with Almonds And Grapes

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A delicious soup that is great with tortilla chips or crusty bread. Can also be used as a salsa if thickened.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 296 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cups almonds blanched
3 cloves garlic minced
1 x salt to taste
4 slices bread white, stale, crusts removed
4 cups water ice cold
7 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bread white bread, crusts removed, cut in cubes
1 1/2 cup grapes, seedless green

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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A good recipe if you include cucumbers. I blended three large white cucumbers - deseeded of course. DD. Australia.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 271g
Amount per Serving
Calories 296 56% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g28%
 Saturated Fat 4.0g18%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 306mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g10%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g6%
 Sugars 8.0g
Protein 4.0g8%
Vitamin A 2%  Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 8%  Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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