Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

Russian, Cool, Summer Soup

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (27 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

281
Calories
8.6g
Fat
38.9g
Carbohydrate
14.2g
Protein
109mg
Cholesterol
1335mg
Sodium
Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

Recipe Description

Feel no guilt with this Russian inspired Okroshka, most commonly described as a light and cool, cold Summer soup. Using a sour cream base seasoned with salt and vinegar and filled with chopped dill, green onion and diced ham, cooked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and cucumbers for some crunch.

It’s absolutely fabulous and all your easy to make family dinner, needs.

To make Okroshka, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes

    30 min
    Step 1 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    In a medium pot, place diced potatoes in water and 1 tablespoon vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are cooked, but not falling apart.

  2. 2

    Drain

    15 min
    Step 2 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    Once cooked, drain well and set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Boil eggs

    10 min
    Step 3 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    In a pot of water, boil 3 eggs until hard-boiled, then remove from heat and cool in ice water.

  4. 4

    Prepare soup ingredients

    5 min
    Step 4 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    Place the peeled, diced eggs, cucumbers, chopped ham, dill and green onions in a large pot or bowl.

  5. 5

    Prepare sour cream base

    2 min
    Step 5 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    In a separate bowl, stir the 8 cups cold water, sour cream, 2 tablespoons vinegar and salt together until mixed.

  6. 6

    Prepare Okroshka

    2 min
    Step 6 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    Add the mix to the bowl of soup ingredients. Stir to mix through.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

    Serve immediately.

This Okroshka is a dinner for the whole family. A cool soup dish with ingredients that everyone loves. Ham and potatoes in a sour cream bas, yum! Serve it to your loved ones and share it with us! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own homemade cooking posts.

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4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Frank Thompson
November 25, 2024
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So chill, dude! Made this soup last week and my fam loved it. Can't believe how easy it was to whip up. That crunch from the cukes? Pure magic. Definitely making it again!

Yasmin Carter
November 13, 2024
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Delicious and refreshing soup

Xena Johnson
September 27, 2024
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I tried this Okroshka recipe for my family gathering and it was a hit! It’s super simple to make, and my kids loved the crunch from the cucumbers. The sour cream adds such a refreshing taste. We enjoyed it outside on a sunny day, it was perfect for summer. Will make again for sure!

Federica
September 22, 2024
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Fabulous summer soup! I made Okroshka for my friends on a hot day, and everyone loved it. The fresh ingredients and cool taste are simply great. I will definitely make it again for gatherings!

Zara
July 30, 2024
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Simply delicious soup!

Tammy
February 27, 2024
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Super fantastic recipe!

Tina
May 22, 2023
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So refreshing! Perfect for summer meals. I never thought I could love a soup this much. I made it for a picnic, and everyone asked for the recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is just amazing. Yum!

Clare Thompson
August 26, 2022
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Delightful

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