White gazpacho with almonds and grapes Recipe

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White gazpacho with almonds and grapes

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Ingredients:

3/4	cup	Blanched almonds
3		Cloves garlic, peeled
1/2	tsp	Salt, or to taste
4		Slices stale white bread
		-crusts removed.
4	cup	Ice water
7	tbsp	Olive oil
3	tbsp	White wine vinegar
2	tbsp	Sherry vinegar
1	tbsp	Butter
6		Slices white bread, crusts
		-removed, cut in cubes
1 1/2	cup	Seedless green grapes

Procedures:

1	Grind almonds, 2 garlic cloves, and salt to a fine consistency in a food processor or blender.
2	Soak stale bread in one cup ice water, and squeeze to extract moisture.
3	Add bread to processor.
4	With processor running, add 6 tb oil and one cup ice water slowly in a steady stream.
5	Add vinegars, and mix on high speed for 2 minutes.
6	Add one cup ice water and mix 2 more minutes.
7	Place in a bowl, add remaining ice water and mix well.
8	Adjust seasonings with salt and vinegar.
9	Chill for up to 6 hours.
10	Heat butter and remaining one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet.
11	Crush remaining garlic clove and add to pan with bread cubes, tossing to coat with butter and oil.
12	Cook over very low heat, stirring occassionally, 20-30 minutes, or until cubes are golden.
13	Serve soup ice cold, garnished with croutons and grapes.