Tomato Cucumber Cold Soup: A Refreshing Summer Delight
Refreshing Cold Soup with Tomato and Cucumber: Delicious Without Using Broth Base
The perfect appetizer to stimulate your appetite on a hot summer day! Enjoy this clean-tasting cold soup made with fresh cucumbers and sweet cherry tomatoes, seasoned with salt and soy sauce for umami, and balanced with the sweet and sour notes of vinegar and plum extract. An incredibly simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Main Ingredients- 2 Cucumbers
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes (more than 10 if they are small)
- 1 Onion (approx. 780g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumbers and onion thoroughly. Cut the cucumbers in half, remove the seeds, and thinly slice them into strips. Thinly slice the onion as well. Place the prepared cucumber and onion in a bowl, add 3 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce for soup, and gently mix them together. Let them sit for a moment. This process helps to draw out moisture from the vegetables, enhancing their crisp texture.
Step 2
To the marinated vegetables, add 5 tablespoons of plum extract for the base flavor and 7 tablespoons of vinegar for a pleasant sourness. These two ingredients will combine to elevate the overall taste of the cold soup.
Step 3
Add 1 packet of vegetable broth powder for added umami and depth, along with 3 tablespoons of allulose for a smooth sweetness. If you don’t have allulose, you can substitute it with sugar. Stir everything until well combined.
Step 4
Finally, add the halved cherry tomatoes and pour in 1 liter (1000ml) of water to make it refreshing. Stir again to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for a visually appealing and delicious tomato cucumber cold soup.
Step 5
*Tip: If you plan to serve this with plenty of ice, it’s best to make the broth slightly saltier and more intensely sweet and sour. As the ice melts, the overall flavor can become diluted. By starting with a slightly stronger seasoning, you can enjoy the delicious taste of the cold soup until the very last spoonful. For a bit of heat, you can add thinly sliced green or red chili peppers.
