Ajoblanco (White Gazpacho) with Goat Cheese Croutons – Mediterranean Delicacies

Ingredients

• 3 thin slices white bread (or baguette), crusts removed
• 1 cup water (more if needed)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 100 g flaked almonds (keep 2 teaspoons aside and toast)
• 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and cubed (remove all green peel)
• 3 T champagne or sherry vinegar
• 4 T extra virgin olive oil
• salt and white pepper, to taste
• 6 white grapes, sliced