Borage
4 servings
15 minutes
Okroshka is a refreshing cold soup born from Russian cuisine, where simplicity meets refined taste. This light summer soup is perfect for hot days when you crave coolness and freshness. The base of the dish is juicy cucumbers that provide natural freshness and a light watery texture. Natural yogurt adds creamy tenderness while garlic and red onion contribute spicy notes. Mint leaves and lemon juice introduce a subtle tanginess and cool aftertaste, while chili pepper adds spiciness. Okroshka not only satisfies but also invigorates, awakening the appetite. It is served chilled in glasses with delicate pieces of chili and drops of fragrant olive oil, creating an aesthetic and gastronomic delight. This dish is a true summer savior that is easy to prepare and offers unforgettable moments of freshness.
1
Cut the cucumbers into cubes. Peel the garlic and onion. Dice the onion. Cut the chili in half, remove the seeds, slice one part into thin strips for serving, and chop the remaining part randomly.
- Cucumbers: 700 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
2
Put cucumbers, onion, garlic, chili, yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oil, mint leaves, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a blender. Add 50 ml of drinking water and blend until smooth for 2-3 minutes. If necessary, add another 50 ml of water to achieve the desired soup thickness.
- Cucumbers: 700 g
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 200 ml
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Mint: 1 sprig
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Pour the soup into a bowl and cool it.
4
Pour the soup into glasses, garnish with pieces of chili, and drizzle with oil.
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
