Okroshka (Russian Cold Kefir Soup)
A cold, tangy Russian summer soup of kefir, cucumber, radish, dill, egg and potato. No cooking beyond boiling eggs.
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 475kcal
- 47.8gcarbs
- 23.5gof which sugars
- 19.1gfat
- 8.4gsaturates
- 27.3gprotein
- 11.5gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until just tender, drain and cool completely. Hard boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool and peel.
15 min - 2
Dice the potatoes, eggs, cucumber and ham into small, even pieces about 1 cm across. Slice the radishes and spring onions.
- 3
Put everything into a large bowl with the dill. Press the spring onions and dill together with the back of a spoon to bruise them a little.
- 4
Stir in the kefir and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Just before serving, add the cold sparkling water to loosen the soup to the thickness you like.
- 6
Ladle into chilled bowls and add a spoonful of soured cream on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
