Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup)

The recipe Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup) could satisfy your Eastern European craving in approximately 45 minutes. For $1.06 per serving, you get a soup that serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and whole 30 recipe has 101 calories, 5g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. It is brought to you by Vegetarian Times. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. A mixture of radish leaves, green onions, radishes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1063 people were impressed by this recipe. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 98%. This score is excellent. Holodnik - Russian Cold Soup, Russian-Style Vegetable Soup, and Cold Grilled Vegetable Soup are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 8

 

Ingredients:

6 oz. carrots (2 medium), peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice

1 Persian cucumber or ½ English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch dice

3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh dill

4 green onions, finely chopped (½ cup)

3 cups plain kefir

1 cup arugula or radish leaves, coarsely chopped

1 cup radishes, halved and thinly sliced (½ cup)

½ lb. red or boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice

Equipment:

bowl

steamer basket

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Stir together kefir, green onions, and dill in pitcher or medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).2. Steam potatoes and carrots in steamer basket over boiling water 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, but still firm. Transfer to bowl to cool.3. Add cucumber, radishes, and arugula to potato mixture. Pour kefir mixture over vegetables, and stir to combine.

 

Step by step:


1. Stir together kefir, green onions, and dill in pitcher or medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).

2. Steam potatoes and carrots in steamer basket over boiling water 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, but still firm.

3. Transfer to bowl to cool.

4. Add cucumber, radishes, and arugula to potato mixture.

5. Pour kefir mixture over vegetables, and stir to combine.


Nutrition Information:

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97k Calories
5g Protein
3g Total Fat
12g Carbs
47% Health Score
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Calories
97k
5%

Fat
3g
5%

  Saturated Fat
1g
11%

Carbohydrates
12g
4%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
11mg
4%

Sodium
70mg
3%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
5g
10%

Vitamin D
36µg
240%

Vitamin A
3820IU
76%

Vitamin C
30mg
37%

Calcium
208mg
21%

Vitamin K
17µg
17%

Vitamin B2
0.18mg
11%

Potassium
242mg
7%

Vitamin B1
0.1mg
7%

Fiber
1g
6%

Phosphorus
47mg
5%

Manganese
0.09mg
5%

Magnesium
18mg
5%

Vitamin B6
0.09mg
4%

Vitamin B3
0.83mg
4%

Folate
15µg
4%

Copper
0.06mg
3%

Iron
0.44mg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.17mg
2%

Zinc
0.23mg
2%

Vitamin E
0.18mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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