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Summary

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 6 hrs 40 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 6)

Ingredients

Best Okroshka Made from Mom`s Recipe
Best Okroshka Made from Mom`s Recipe
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Instructions

  1. Boil the medium potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes until tender. In a separate pot, hard-boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes. Let both cool completely, then dice them. (You can prepare this step up to 1 day ahead.)
  2. Dice the poultry sausage finely. Grate the radishes and cucumber. Finely chop the parsley and dill. Cut the spring onions into thin rings.
  3. In a large saucepan or bowl, combine the diced sausage, diced potatoes, diced eggs, grated radishes, grated cucumber, chopped parsley, chopped dill, and spring onions.
  4. Add the 2 cups sour cream, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon mustard, and lemon juice to taste. Stir gently. (For a vegetarian version, omit the poultry sausage.)
  5. Gradually add the chilled mineral water until the soup reaches your desired thickness (you will likely need 1.5-2 liters total). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving (the soup tastes best after overnight). The soup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.