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Traditional Okroshka

Traditional Okroshka Recipe

This Traditional Okroshka Recipe is a refreshing Russian cold soup made with potatoes, eggs, cucumbers, radishes, fresh dill, green onions, sour cream, and chilled kvass. Light, flavorful, and satisfying, it's the perfect summer soup for hot days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Eastern European, Russian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ l Kvass
  • 150-200 g boiled meat (or ham)
  • 2 eggs (diced)
  • 5-6 potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 2 cucumbers (diced)
  • 3-4 radishes (diced)
  • ½ cup green onions (finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsp chopped dill (fresh or frozen)
  • salt and black pepper
  • ⅓ cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Vidalia Chop Wizard
  • Peeler
  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving bowls
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. In a deep bowl mix chopped cucumbers, greens, radishes and boiled meat. 
  2. Pilled the eggs from the shell, chop them and add them to the bowl
  3. Then add the mixture in plates, pour cold kvas, add a bit of salt. 
  4. The soup is served with sour cream.
    Okroshka

Notes

The origin of the soup goes back to medieval times when Russians made a very popular and simple soup mixing kvas with chopped black radish and onions.
  • Traditional Okroshka is typically made with kvass, but kefir can be used for a creamier variation.
  • For the best flavor, chill all ingredients before assembling the soup.
  • Store the chopped ingredients and liquid separately if preparing ahead.
  • Fresh dill and green onions are essential for authentic flavor.