Kvass-based okroshka (classic recipe)
Description
Perfect for lunch. In hot weather, when you don't feel like standing by the stove but still need to eat, it's the perfect time to prepare a cold kvass-based soup—traditional Russian okroshka. It's easy, quick, and very simple to make. Here's a recipe that will show you how. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
We'll boil the potatoes for okroshka in their skins. At the same time, we'll boil the eggs. Then cool them down.
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Step 2
Chop the green onions.
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Step 3
Add salt to it.
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Step 4
And mash thoroughly so that the onion becomes softer and releases its juice. You can add chopped herbs and mash them as well.
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Step 5
Grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater—it tastes better this way, although you can also cut them into cubes.
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Step 6
Slice the radish, or you can also grate it.
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Step 7
Dice the cooked sausage or meat.
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Step 8
Peel and slice the eggs.
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Step 9
And slice the cooled and peeled potatoes.
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Step 10
Well, and let's chop the greens too.
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Step 11
All ingredients are sliced and placed in one container.
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Step 12
Mix thoroughly.
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Step 13
Arrange on plates and pour in the kvass. Some may want more kvass, others less—it's up to personal preference.
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Step 14
And add a spoonful of sour cream to each plate.
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Step 15
The okroshka is ready, time to taste it! :)