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Spanish Chilled "White Gazpacho" Bread and Almond Soup, with more than a hint of Garlic

Spanish Chilled “White Gazpacho” Bread and Almond Soup, with more than a hint of Garlic

Gazpacho’s big brother? It is considered one of the original cold soups which derive from and are incredibly traditional in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia.

Ajo Blanco as its commonly known is a cold Almond and Garlic soup which dates back to the Moorish middle ages.

Ingredients used:

Almonds

The almond is originally a native of Iran and surrounding countries [ Commonly used in the Middle East, India, and North Africa ] but has become widely cultivated elsewhere.

The Drupe is the fruit of the Almond tree and the Almond is its seed… Although commonly classified as a Nut it is actually a seed.

Garlic is a cousin of the onion family, commonly known as Allium. Its other relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive. Garlic is native to the northern Middle east namely Iran and Central Asia it has been commonly used for millennia as a seasoning.

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