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.

Questions

Can I make Okroshka dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Okroshka keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Okroshka?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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