by Chef Michelle Bernstein

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cup Spanish Marcona almonds (salted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh, peeled garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon peeled shallot
  • 2 cups seedless green grapes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 2 cups cucumbers (English, if available), peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup excellent quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups cold vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the White Almond Gazpacho:
  • In a blender, add the almonds, garlic, shallot, cucumber, grapes, dill and broth and puree until very smooth.
  • While blender is running, add the vinegar, sherry wine, and drizzle in the olive oil. Run the blender for at least 4-5 minutes, until the soup is very smooth.
  • Place finished soup in the cooler until chilled.
  • Serve with a garnish of sliced grapes, crushed almonds and dill.

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White Almond Gazpacho is the chef’s take on the classic gazpacho soup.

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