Cold, bright, and built for warm weather, this okroshka with potatoes, eggs, and cucumber stays light while still feeling complete. The chilled dairy base, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables give it a clean finish that works best straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 medium potatoes
- 2 to 3 eggs
- 1 to 2 fresh cucumbers
- 1 bunch fresh dill and scallions (about 30 g)
- 500 ml (2 cups) boiled cooled whey or kefir, plus more to thin
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes, then cool and dice them.
- 2
Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool them, and chop them.
- 3
Dice the cucumbers. Chop the dill and scallions finely.
- 4
Add the potatoes, eggs, cucumbers, and greens to a large bowl.
- 5
Pour in the whey or kefir until the mixture loosens into a light soup, adding more to reach your preferred consistency.
- 6
Stir in the sour cream and season with salt.
- 7
Cook's Note
Keep the potatoes and eggs fully cooled before mixing so the soup stays cold and fresh instead of turning cloudy and heavy.
Best Served With
Dark rye bread or crispy rye crackers
Why This Recipe Works
Cooled potatoes and eggs give the soup enough body, while cucumber and herbs keep it crisp and light. The whey-based broth adds tang without making the bowl feel too rich, and the sour cream rounds it out at the end.
Make It Yours
- Add radishes for more bite.
- Use kefir for a richer, creamier version.
- Add more cucumber for extra crunch.
- Use dill, scallions, or parsley depending on what you have.
Leftover Strategy
Store the chopped base and liquid separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine just before serving so the potatoes, eggs, and cucumber stay fresh.
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Pairing
Cold kvass or sparkling mineral water with lemon keeps the soup brisk;
salted rye crackers ↗ make an easy pantry-side bite.
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