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Okroshka - Cold Soup

Okroshka is a very healthy meal, a classic cold soup perfect for an easy lunch or as a starter with your dinner. Jam packed with fresh vegetables, herbs and probiotics. (окрошка на кефире)
Course Soup
Cuisine Eastern European, Russian
Keyword Okroshka, okroshka kefir, Russian Cold Soup
Prep Time 55 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Vegetable Chopper

Ingredients

  • 32 oz (1 Litre) Kefir unsweetened and chilled
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 large potatoes peeled, cooked and finely cubed
  • 4 hard boiled eggs finely cubed
  • 2 cups finely diced ham or smoked chicken (¼ pound or 250 grams)
  • 1 long english cucumber finely cubed
  • 6 radishes finely cubed
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • sour cream to dollop when serving

Instructions

  • Boil Potatoes - peel potatoes and cook until fork tender, but not mushy and overcooked. Allow to fully cool.
  • Hard Boil Eggs - cover eggs with water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover with lid and remove from heat. Set timer for 11 minutes. Remove eggs and place in ice bath to cool before using.
  • Prepare Ingredients - Chop ham, potatoes, cucumbers and radishes into small cubes. Chop green onions and fresh dill.
  • Mix Soup Base - in a bowl, mix kefir and water until desired consistency is reached. 
  • Combine Chopped Vegetables - add eggs, potatoes, ham, cucumbers, radishes, green onions and dill into the bowl and stir together (or fill individual bowls with vegetables and add kefir).
  • Season and Chill - season with salt and place in refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours. Alternatively can add ice cubes to Okroshka to speed up chilling and serve immediately.
  • Serve - place a dollop of Smetana (sour cream) and extra fresh dill into each bowl when serving. Optional: squeeze juice of half a lemon for a burst of acidity and freshness