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Luscious Spanish Almond Gazpacho

Name: Luscious Spanish Almond Gazpacho
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched almonds; 2 cups stale white bread, crust removed, cubed; 2 cups cold water; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; Salt to taste; 1 cup seedless white grapes, halved; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted; Fresh chives, chopped

Experience the creamy, nutty, and refreshing taste of this classic Spanish Almond Gazpacho, perfect for a light lunch or an elegant dinner appetizer.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 7, 2025

Luscious Spanish Almond Gazpacho — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Almond Gazpacho

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 474 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Fat: 36.5 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1896 kcal
Protein: 48 g
Carbs: 118 g
Fat: 146 g
Fiber: 24 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup blanched almonds	822	30	29	71	17
2 cups stale white bread, crust removed, cubed	266	8	51	3	2
2 cups cold water	0	0	0	0	0
3 cloves garlic, peeled	13	1	3	0	0
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil	477	0	0	54	0
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar	6	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup seedless white grapes, halved	104	1	27	0	1
1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted	207	8	7	18	4
Fresh chives, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Almond Puree

1
Soak the stale bread
Soak the stale bread in cold water for about 5 minutes.
2
Drain and blend
Squeeze excess water from the bread and place it in a blender.
3
Add ingredients
Add blanched almonds, garlic, olive oil, and sherry vinegar into the blender with a pinch of salt.

Blending the Gazpacho

1
Blend mixture
Blend at high speed, gradually adding cold water until smooth.
2
Season
Adjust seasoning with additional salt, if necessary.
3
Chill soup
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Tip: Ensure the soup is completely cold before serving for the best flavor. Pro Tip: Chill serving bowls as well to keep the gazpacho cold for longer.

How to Make Luscious Spanish Almond Gazpacho

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Chilling Process
Allow the almond mixture to rest in the fridge for enhanced flavors.
2
Final Blend
Just before serving, give the soup a quick blend to ensure a silky texture.
3
Garnishing
Decorate with grapes, slivered almonds, and chives for a burst of freshness and texture.