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Ajo Blanco (chilled almond soup) & Spanish tomato salad

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Ajo Blanco

Cultural Context

Ajo Blanco, originating from the Andalusian region of Spain, is a traditional cold almond soup that showcases the region's rich agricultural heritage. Often enjoyed during hot summer months, it reflects the simplicity and freshness of Mediterranean cuisine. Today, Ajo Blanco is celebrated globally, with various adaptations incorporating different garnishes and flavor profiles.

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4 servings
Servings4
220 g blanched almonds
100 g stale white bread (crusts removed)
600 ml ice-cold water
4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
½ cucumber (peeled and coarsely chopped)
200 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 tomatoes (cut into wedges)
Pinch sea salt
Pinch black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
3 sprigs thyme (leaves finely chopped)
Salt & pepper to taste
4 sprigs parsley (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves finely chopped)
¼ onion (chopped into small cubes)
Toasted almonds (roughly chopped)
1

Blend the blanched almonds, stale white bread, ice-cold water, garlic, cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, and sherry vinegar until smooth to make the Ajo Blanco soup.

2

Season the soup with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

3

For the tomato salad, combine the tomatoes with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

4

For the dressing, mix olive oil, sherry vinegar, finely chopped garlic, and thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

5

Serve the Ajo Blanco soup garnished with parsley, chopped garlic, fresh thyme, onion, and toasted almonds.

Dietary

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Allergens

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Local Name: Ajo Blanco

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