Okroshka

/ˈɒkɹɒʃkə/

/ˈɑːkɹɑːʃkə/

Okroshka

a cold Russian soup typically made with kvass or kefir, boiled potatoes, and chopped vegetables and often served with boiled eggs and sour cream

What is "okroshka"?

Okroshka is a type of cold soup that originated in Russia and is typically made from a combination of chopped vegetables, such as cucumbers, radishes, and potatoes, along with boiled eggs and sometimes meat or fish. The ingredients are mixed together with kvass, a fermented beverage made from rye bread, and sour cream to create a tangy and refreshing taste. Okroshka is typically served chilled and is a popular dish during the summer months. It can be garnished with additional ingredients, such as fresh herbs or chopped scallions, and is typically served with a side of bread or crackers.

Examples

1. In addition to these two versions of okroshka, the cold soup may have even included vodka.

2. Okroshka usually also included radishes and cucumbers and was cooked for such long periods of time, that it was difficult to tell the quality of ingredients.

3. In particularly trying times, okroshka lacked meat of any kind.

4. Okroshka was a cold soup made from a mix of meat, vegetables, and kvass.

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