Perfect soup for summer heat: Traditional Russian Raw Okroshka.

Okroshka is a perfect soup that Russians love to eat in the summer when it’s hot. The original recipe is not raw and not vegan but with some creativity I made it raw, vegan, absolutely guilt–free and delicious!

It’s a must try during summer heat.

The main ingredient in this soup is avocado. It should be ripe but not too soft.

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 2 avocado, cut in big cubes
• 3-4 leaves of Chinese cabbage, leaves cut as desired and the core cut in cubes
• 3-4 leaves Iceberg lettuce, cut
• 2-3 medium cucumbers, half cut in cubes, half julienned
• 1-2 handfuls of rukkola, cut if it’s too big
• 2 handfuls of sorrel, cut in small pieces
• small bunch of green onions, cut
• 1 small red onion, cut in small pieces
• Small bunch of dill, cut

“Kvas” (700-800 ml):

• 3 glasses of almond milk
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2-3 small radishes

Blend everything until smooth.

Cashew sour cream:

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for a couple of hours)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 small lemon, juiced

Place nuts in a food processor.

Add 1/4 cup cold water, salt, vinegar and lemon juice.
Puree for 3-4 minutes or until completely smooth and creamy in consistency.

Assembling Okroshka:

• Put prepared vegetables in a big bowl
• Add Kvas· Add black pepper, as desired
• Add sea salt or pink salt, as desired
• Stir everything
• Pour into individual bowls
• Add cashew sour cream as desired

Enjoy amazing summer Russian Raw Okroshka—from Russia with Love!

 

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