Green okroshka
8 servings
20 minutes
Green okroshka is a refreshing summer soup that combines the delicate taste of boiled potatoes, eggs, and fresh cucumbers with a dairy base of kefir and sour cream. This traditional Russian dish originated as a rural food perfect for hot weather. The main feature of green okroshka is the abundance of fresh herbs like green onions and dill that give the soup a bright aroma and freshness. Meat adds heartiness while a light tang makes it particularly enjoyable. Before serving, the dish is chilled to allow all ingredients to absorb each other's flavors, creating a harmonious blend. Green okroshka is not just food; it's a true lifesaver in summer heat that energizes and refreshes anyone enjoying this traditional Russian cold soup.
1
Boil the potatoes in their skins, cool them down, and peel.
- Potato: 10 pieces
2
Boil and peel the eggs.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
3
Chop all the ingredients, mix with sour cream, kefir, and boiled water.
- Green onions: 2 bunchs
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Kefir: 500 ml
- Sour cream: 500 g
- Water: 2 l
- Salt: to taste
- Meat: 500 g
4
Let the okroshka sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours.