A cold Russian soup, perfect for summer. It is a mix of raw vegetables, boiled potatoes, eggs, and a cooked meat such as beef, veal, sausages, or ham with kvass.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
250 kcal
Calories
15g
Protein
10g
Fat
20g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
700mg
Sodium
- 1.5 liters Kvass or Kefir
- 3, diced Cooked Potatoes
- 3, diced Hard-boiled Eggs
- 1/2 lb, diced Cooked Ham or Sausage
- 2, diced Cucumbers
- 1 cup, diced Radishes
- 1/2 cup, chopped Scallions
- 1/2 cup, chopped Fresh Dill
- for serving Sour Cream
- to taste Mustard
Equipment Needed
Let AI Suggest Variations
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat.
- Use buttermilk or a mix of yogurt and sparkling water instead of kvass/kefir.
- Add other fresh herbs like parsley.
- Some recipes include a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all the diced ingredients: potatoes, eggs, ham, cucumbers, radishes, scallions, and dill.
2. Just before serving, pour the cold kvass or kefir over the vegetable and meat mixture.
3. Stir well to combine.
4. Season with salt and a bit of mustard to taste.
5. Serve cold, with a dollop of sour cream in each bowl.