Step 1

[Making the Cold Soup Broth] First, let’s make the broth that defines the refreshing taste of the cucumber cold soup. In a bowl, combine 3 cups (600ml) of water with 1 Tbsp salt, 4 Tbsp sugar, and 6 Tbsp vinegar. Mix well. Just remember this 6:1:4:6 ratio (water:salt:sugar:vinegar) and you can’t go wrong!

Step 2

Having this cold soup broth prepared and stored in the refrigerator is incredibly convenient. Later, all you need to do is slice some cucumber, and you can enjoy a delicious bowl of cucumber cold soup in no time.

Step 3

Now, let’s prepare the fresh ingredients for the cucumber cold soup. You’ll need 1 cucumber, 1 stalk of green onion (or scallion), 1/2 onion, and a small amount of red chili pepper for color.

Step 4

Wash the fresh cucumber thoroughly, trim off the ends, and then thinly julienne it. Slicing it as thinly as possible will give it a better texture.

Step 5

Julienne the onion similarly to the cucumber. Finely mince the green onions (or scallions) and the red chili pepper. If you prefer a spicier taste, remove the seeds from the red chili pepper before mincing.

Step 6

Add all the prepared julienned cucumber and onion, along with the minced green onions and chili pepper, to the bowl of chilled cold soup broth.

Step 7

Finally, add about 1/2 cup of ice for extra chilliness and gently stir everything together until well combined. Be careful not to stir too vigorously, as it might break the cucumber pieces.

Step 8

Voilà! Your sweet, tangy, and refreshingly crunchy cucumber cold soup is ready in a flash. It looks so appetizing, doesn’t it?

Step 9

Serve the finished cucumber cold soup in individual bowls and enjoy it chilled. It’s the perfect summer treat!