Chef John's White Gazpacho
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Chef John's White Gazpacho

1. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
2. Leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise - 1 cup
3. English cucumbers - peeled, quartered and chopped - 2
4. Green grapes - 8
5. Slivered blanched almonds - ¼ cup
6. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
7. Creme fraiche - ⅓ cup
8. French bread cubes - 1 cup
9. Sherry vinegar - 2 tablespoons
10. Cold water, or more as needed - 1 ½ cups
11. Salt, plus more to taste - 1 ½ cups
12. Cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's White Gazpacho

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.