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Okroshka

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

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.