Spanish Ajo Blanco (White Garlic & Almond Cold Soup)

Ingredients

• 5 ounces raw almonds, well peeled (not toasted)
• 2 big garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup refined olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon salt (to taste)
• 7 ounces grapes, peeled
• 1/2 lb French bread

Directions

1. 1

   Take the bread crumbs of the french loaf,only the white ones not the crust,and soak them in cold water for half an hour.

2. 2

   In blender, put bread crumbs (slightly squeezed), garlic, almonds, oil, vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the mix in a big soup bowl and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

4. 4

   Once you're going to serve the soup, pour ice cold water in the mix, a little at a time, mixing well until the desired consistency (it should be like gazpacho, creamy not too watery) and add the peeled, whole grapes.

5. 5

   Notes:.

6. 6

   Grapes should be sweet, white ones not the red variety.

7. 7

   Don't use a strong virgin oil but a mild, refined one of about 0'4º acidity.

8. 8

   Enjoy!