Okroshka

Refresh your culinary routine with Okroshka, a traditional Russian cold soup that's as healthy as it is flavorful. Perfect for warm weather, this hearty dish combines tender potatoes, protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, crisp cucumbers, zesty radishes, and savory cooked meat, such as beef or ham, with a cooling base of tangy kvass or creamy kefir. Enhanced by the fresh vibrancy of green onions and dill, and finished with a tangy hint of lemon juice, this no-cook wonder is a refreshing blend of textures and tastes. Ready in under an hour, Okroshka is chilled to perfection, making it an ideal appetizer or light meal. With its traditional roots and wholesome ingredients, this cold soup offers a unique balance of comforting and refreshing flavors. Serve it with an extra dollop of sour cream for a truly authentic touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• 4 large eggs
• 1 large cucumber
• 8 small radishes
• 200 grams cooked meat (such as beef, ham, or sausage)
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 bunch dill
• 1 liter kvass or kefir
• 200 grams sour cream
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring them to a boil. Cook them for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let them cool completely before peeling and dicing into small cubes.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, place the eggs in a separate pot of boiling water. Boil for about 10 minutes until hard-cooked. Once done, cool them under cold water, peel, and dice the eggs.

Step 3

Wash and finely dice the cucumber and radishes. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Cut the cooked meat into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the cucumber and radishes.

Step 5

Finely chop the green onions and dill, ensuring that there are no large pieces. Add these to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Once the potatoes and eggs are cooled and diced, add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, mix together the kvass or kefir, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Pour the kvass or kefir mixture over the diced ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 9

Gently stir to combine all the ingredients. Ensure everything is evenly coated with the liquid.

Step 10

Refrigerate the okroshka for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve the okroshka cold, garnished with additional dill or green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2940g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2172.1

Total Fat 102.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 984mg	0%
Sodium 5311.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 91.4g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 723.3mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 5618.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 42.4%