SpanishEasy · Cold
Chilled Ajo Blanco with Sweet Grapes
A sun-drenched Andalusian white gazpacho — creamy almonds, garlic, and crusty bread blended silky and served ice-cold with bursts of sweet grape. Proof that the simplest西班牙recipes sing loudest.
Prep
10 min
Rest
2h
Total
2h 10m
Method
Soak the Bread
1
Tear the bread into pieces and soak in 1 cup of the cold water for 5 minutes until softened.
Blend the Ajo Blanco
3
Blend on high for 2 full minutes until smooth and creamy.
C
Nutri-Score
Fair balance
A–E · lower is better · score 7
Calories
734
per serving
Calorie-dense · 734 kcalSource of fibre · 8g
Protein
15g
Carbs
32g
Fat
65g
Sat. fat
8g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
668mg
Dairy FreeVeganHigh Sodium WarningHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryMediterranean DietAntioxidants
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · complete match
kg CO2e
0.3
per serving
ACarbonAEU all-round· both agree
Water
2.2m³
Land
37Pt
Runoff
0.06g P
extra virgin olive oil drives 46% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
4
Umami
5
Sweet
4
Salty
1
Sour
2
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CreamySilkyTender
Aromas
NuttyGarlickyFruity
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
BlenderCounter FootprintSmall
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cross Contamination
Thoroughly clean and sanitize blender between uses when preparing for allergen-sensitive individuals. Almonds and wheat are priority allergens that can persist in equipment.
Storage
Refrigerate ajo blanco at 40°F (4°C) or below for up to 3 days. The blended almond and bread base creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth if improperly stored.
Handling
Use clean utensils and serving bowls. The smooth, creamy texture can mask contamination. Do not taste from communal blender or serving spoon.
High Risk Population
Almonds are tree nuts - one of the most severe allergens. Clearly label dishes for nut and gluten allergies. Elderly, immunocompromised, young children, and pregnant individuals should only consume if ingredients have been stored and handled properly.
Allergen Warning
This dish contains tree nuts (almonds) and gluten (wheat bread). It is not suitable for individuals with tree nut allergies, peanut allergies, or celiac disease/gluten intolerance.
Pro Tips
Technique
Let the blended soup chill for the full two hours—it needs that time for the flavors to marry and the texture to thicken into something really elegant.
Substitution
If you can't find day-old bread, just toast fresh slices until they're stale; it soaks up the water better and gives you that same creamy body.
Equipment
A high-speed blender is your friend here—you want it truly silky, not gritty, so blend longer than you think you need to.
From the chef
Ajo blanco is silky, rich, and impossibly cooling — blanched almonds and garlic blended with day-old bread and good olive oil until the soup turns white and creamy, then chilled until it is properly cold. It is proof that the simplest Andalusian recipes sing loudest. Sweet grape halves piled on top at serving add a burst of brightness that lifts the whole bowl, and a drizzle of olive oil to finish is never optional. Make it a couple of hours ahead and let the flavors settle in the fridge — it only gets better.
TagsAlmonds
AllergensTree NutsGluten
Source: generated · June 10, 2026