Recipe information
Ingredients for - Chef John's White Gazpacho
2. Leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise - 1 cup
3. English cucumbers - peeled, quartered and chopped - 2
5. Slivered blanched almonds - ¼ cup
8. French bread cubes - 1 cup
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.