Ajo blanco

⏱ ~35 min (est.)EasyStarter SpanishVegan-friendly

White bread and almonds come together in this Spanish starter — 35 minutes, 3 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 3 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for blender. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (2)

150g White bread
200g Almonds

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

50 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove
1 ½ tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

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How to make it

Tip the bread into a bowl and pour over 350ml water. Leave to soak for 10 mins.
Blend the ingredients together with 350ml water and 1 tsp salt.
Let the soup cool in the fridge for 1 hr or so, then serve with a drizzle of oil and some black pepper.

You'll use: Blender

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Red Wine: beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar · grape juice + vinegar

What to serve with Ajo blanco

Tips & common questions

How long does Ajo blanco take to make?

About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of red wine?

Try beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Ajo blanco vegan?

Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.

Recipe data for Ajo blanco via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.