World Flavors Cookbook

Okroshka

A refreshing cold summer soup made with a base of kvass or kefir, packed with crunchy vegetables and boiled meats.

Cuisine: Russia

Ingredients

• 1L cold Kvass or Kefir
• 200g boiled ham or beef, cubed
• 3 boiled potatoes, cubed
• 3 boiled eggs, chopped
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 cucumbers, cubed
• Large bunch of green onions and dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp horseradish or butter (optional)
• Sour cream for serving

Instructions

1. Combine all chopped vegetables, meat, and eggs in a large bowl.
2. Add the chopped herbs and mix well.
3. If using kvass, stir in a little mustard or horseradish for extra kick.
4. Ladle the dry mix into bowls and pour cold kvass or kefir over it.
5. Add a spoonful of sour cream and serve immediately.