Ajo Blanco (White Gazpacho) with Grapes and Toasted Almonds

• 4 cups blanched sliced almonds
• 4 ½ cups vegetable stock or water*

Combine the almonds in a blender with the vegetable stock and blend until you have a smooth mixture. This will take about 10 minutes. If you think your blender is overheating, run it in stages. Add the white bread and run the blender again until everything is smooth. Add the grapes, apples, garlic, and vinegars, and blend again until you have a velvety smooth soup.

Finally, add the oliv