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Sweet Garleek 'ajo Blanco' Recipe

Inspired by Octavia
Time30m
Serves4

Indulge in our Sweet Garleek 'Ajo Blanco', a creamy and refreshing twist on the classic Spanish cold soup. This luscious blend of almonds, garlic, and a hint of sweetness is perfectly balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Served chilled, it offers a delightful taste of summer in every spoonful, making it the perfect appetizer to awaken your palate.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

1

Soak the Bread

In a bowl, soak the stale or toasted bread in water for about 10 minutes until softened.

2

Blend the Ingredients

In a blender, combine the soaked bread, blanched almonds, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, salt, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3

Chill the Soup

Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

4

Serve

Ladle the chilled soup into bowls. Garnish with diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh parsley.