WHITE GAZPACHO WITH ALMONDS & GRAPES

      Title: WHITE GAZPACHO WITH ALMONDS & GRAPES
  Categories: Spanish, Main dish, Vegetarian, Soups
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
     3/4 c  Blanched almonds
       3    Cloves garlic, peeled
     1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
       4    Slices stale white bread,
            -crusts removed.
       4 c  Ice water
       7 tb Olive oil
       3 tb White wine vinegar
       2 tb Sherry vinegar
       1 tb Butter
       6    Slices white bread, crusts
            -removed, cut in cubes
   1 1/2 c  Seedless green grapes
  
   Grind almonds, 2 garlic cloves, and salt to a fine consistency in a
   food processor or blender. Soak stale bread in one cup ice water, and
   squeeze to extract moisture. Add bread to processor. With processor
   running, add 6 tb oil and one cup ice water slowly in a steady
   stream. Add vinegars, and mix on high speed for 2 minutes. Add one
   cup ice water and mix 2 more minutes. Place in a bowl, add remaining
   ice water and mix well. Adjust seasonings with salt and vinegar.
   Chill for up to 6 hours. Heat butter and remaining one tablespoon
   olive oil in a skillet. Crush remaining garlic clove and add to pan
   with bread cubes, tossing to coat with butter and oil. Cook over very
   low heat, stirring occassionally, 20-30 minutes, or until cubes are
   golden. Serve soup ice cold, garnished with croutons and grapes.
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