Gazpacho Blanco (receta y fotos)
All I really need to say in this post is that this soup is really simple to make and delicious and that you should make it. But I'll say just a few more things. I made this for a luncheon I served at work today. It is a cool and refreshing soup, but also one that is bursting with flavor and nutrition. And it is quite possibly closer to the original Gazpacho recipe than the tomato based one we have come to know. If you're interested in what I mean by this read this article that I wrote for Artvoice last month; it also includes additional recipes for cold soups and a bit of the history behind them. What is not included in the recipe below is the bright red squiggles on top of the soup. It's pureed roasted red peppers (with a bit of salt and garlic). If you want to see how to roast a pepper on your home stove read this previous post (which has step-by-step instructions and pics).
Gazpacho
Blanco
Makes
about 6 cups
1/2
cup sliced almonds
4
slices bread, crusts removed, diced
2
cups yogurt
2
cloves garlic
2
jalapeno chilies, seeds removed and minced
1
pound green seedless grapes (about 3 cups)
1
English cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, diced
1/2
cup olive oil
1/4
cup white wine vinegar
2
teaspoons kosher salt
Spread
the almonds on a small baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes in
a moderate oven. Transfer the toasted almonds with the remaining
ingredients to a bowl. Mix well and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or at
room temperature
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