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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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delciocusly different chilled soup Ingredients:
2 cups slightly stale country bread, without crust, cubed |
1 cup whole blanched and peeled almonds |
2 large garlic cloves, peeled |
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
4 tablespoons sherry vinegar |
2 cups ice cold water |
for the garnish |
green grapes, halved |
toasted almonds, coarsely chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with just enough water to cover; set aside.
2. . In a food processor, combine the almonds, garlic and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. . Squeeze the excess water out of the bread cubes and add the bread to the food processor.
4. Mix well until it forms a paste.
5. While the food processor is on, add the oil in a thin, steady stream.
6. Add the vinegar and the water. Pulse until the preparation is smooth.
7. Chill before serving.
8. For the garnish, quickly dry toast almonds in a saute pan.
9. Ladle the soup into decorative bowls and garnish with the grapes and almonds.
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