How to Make Chef John's White Gazpacho - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gazpacho is a refreshing, Spanish-style chilled soup that typically features tomatoes as its main ingredient. However, there are countless variations of this dish, and one of the most unique and delicious is Chef John's White Gazpacho.

Unlike the traditional red gazpacho, Chef John's White Gazpacho is made with a base of almonds, garlic, and bread, giving it a creamy, velvety texture that's simply irresistible. This unique twist on the classic dish is perfect for hot summer days when ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 English cucumbers - peeled, quartered and chopped
  • 8 green grapes
  • ¼ cup slivered blanched almonds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 cup French bread cubes
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups cold water, or more as needed
  • salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leeks until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool.
  • Place cucumbers in a blender with grapes, almonds, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, creme fraiche, bread cubes, vinegar, cooled leeks, and water. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Taste and season with salt and cayenne pepper. If needed, add some more vinegar. Serve garnished with dill oil (see note), thinly sliced grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh dill.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 182mg