Gazpacho St. Petersburg style

5 servings

45 minutes

Petersburg-style gazpacho is an original interpretation of the famous Spanish cold soup, adapted to Russian taste traditions. In this recipe, the classic combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers is enriched with the aroma of cilantro, the spiciness of garlic, and a light acidity from lemon juice. The main difference is the addition of croutons made from ciabatta that give the soup a rich texture and a splash of sherry that adds a touch of sophistication. Gazpacho is served chilled, making it an ideal refreshing dish for summer days. Its flavor is a harmony of fresh vegetables, mild spice heat, and the tenderness of broth soaked with croutons. It’s not just a soup; it’s a true gastronomic journey that combines Russian boldness and Spanish elegance in one glass.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 395.4
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 18.5g
• Carbohydrates: 39.1g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Sherry: 1 glass
• Ciabatta: 1 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Mix of peppers: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We make a small cross cut on the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

2. We clean the pepper from seeds, white stripes, and chop it slightly (just without stress!).

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

3. We crush 1 clove of garlic with a knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove

4. Cut 1 onion into 4 pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

5. We peel the cucumber with a potato peeler and cut it into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

6. Soak the croutons in boiled water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ciabatta: 1 piece

7. We put tomatoes in boiling water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

8. Cucumbers, pepper, a clove of garlic, 4 quarters of onion, put them in the blender. They take up too much space on the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Onion: 1 head

9. We take cilantro, rinse it slightly, shake off the water, and inhale its aroma.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 1 bunch

10. Chop finely and send to the blender.

    Required ingredients:

    • Coriander: 1 bunch

11. Croutons made from ciabatta - over there.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ciabatta: 1 piece

12. We take the tomatoes. Peel them. Cut in half and — into the blender.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

13. We start the spin at first gear.

14. A glass of sherry for the mood — inside!!! Not in the blender!!!

    Required ingredients:

    • Sherry: 1 glass

15. Stop the blender, add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt (can adjust later), juice of 1 lemon (or 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar), and a mix of 5 peppers to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Lemon: 1 piece
    • Mix of peppers:  to taste

16. Blender: Start!! Stop!!

17. Pour into a clear pitcher and place in the refrigerator.

18. In 10 hours: good morning country!!