Okroshka

Name: Okroshka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow potatoes, diced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced; 2 cups English cucumbers, diced; 1 cup red radishes, thinly sliced; 1 cup cooked ham, diced; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups chilled kvass

A refreshing cold Russian summer soup made with diced vegetables, eggs, cooked ham, and fresh herbs in a chilled kvass broth.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups yellow potatoes, diced
4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 cups English cucumbers, diced
1 cup red radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
4 cups chilled kvass

Instructions

1

Boil 2 cups diced yellow potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes, then drain and cool completely.
2

In a large bowl, combine cooled yellow potatoes, 4 diced hard-boiled eggs, 2 cups diced English cucumbers, 1 cup thinly sliced red radishes, 1 cup diced cooked ham, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp salt until smooth.
4

Add the sour cream dressing to the bowl of diced ingredients and toss gently to combine.
5

Divide the mixture into chilled bowls and pour cold 4 cups chilled kvass over each portion right before serving.

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Questions

What is Okroshka?

A refreshing cold Russian summer soup made with diced vegetables, eggs, cooked ham, and fresh herbs in a chilled kvass broth. This reference files it under Russian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Okroshka?

The entry for Okroshka calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Okroshka dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Okroshka is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Okroshka contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Okroshka?

Refrigerate Okroshka for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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