Russian kvass-based soup recipe
Description
Perfect for lunch. You can prepare okroshka with kefir, kvass, mayonnaise, mineral water, and so on. Some make it with vegetables only, while others like to add sausage, ham, or any kind of meat. Okroshka is always served cold. A tasty and filling dish for lunch or dinner for the whole family. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Boil the meat, then cool it and cut into small pieces.
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Step 2
2. Boil the eggs in a separate saucepan, then cool them under cold water and peel. Cut the eggs into cubes.
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Step 3
3. Wash and boil the potatoes in their skins, then peel and cut into cubes.
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Step 4
4. Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly crosswise into strips or sticks; you can also cut them into cubes.
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Step 5
5. Wash the radish and cut it into small pieces.
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Step 6
6. Place all the prepared ingredients into a large pot where you will be making the okroshka.
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Step 7
7. Wash and dry the herbs, then chop them finely.
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Step 8
8. Transfer the herbs to a saucepan. Mix the water with the sour cream and pour it into the saucepan with the other ingredients. Add salt to taste, squeeze in the lemon juice, and mix well.
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Step 9
9. Refrigerate the dish for several hours, then serve.