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)
2cupsfinely diced ham or smoked chicken(¼ pound or 250 grams)
1long english cucumberfinely cubed
6radishesfinely cubed
2green onionssliced
¼cupfresh dillchopped
½teaspoonsalt
sour creamto 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