July 13, 2023
Okroshka (Russian Cold Buttermilk Soup)
This is an easy and refreshing cold soup full of crisp vegetables and cubed ham with a kefir and dill scented base. Kefir is a low-fat cultured buttermilk and so you can swap low-fat buttermilk for it in this recipe, or even full-fat if you prefer. I have swapped the traditional potato for rutabaga to keep this low carb. You can use all kefir or dilute it a bit with fresh or sparkling water for an extra effervescent dish that is refreshing and with a mineral edge.
Servings: 6
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large rutabaga or 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 English cucumber diced into 1/4 inch cubes
- 4 radishes shaved thin (I like to use a mandolin but a sharp
- 1 1/2 pound ham cubed to 1/4 inch
- 6 hardboiled eggs diced to 1/4 inch
- 6 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill minced
- 3 cups kefir low-fat cultured buttermilk – you can also use full fat buttermilk or low-fat buttermilk if you prefer
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water cold, or mineral water, cold
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rutabaga – I like to do this in the microwave – about 6 -8 minutes on high in a microwave safe bowl, stirring about half way through does it. Otherwise, steam in a steamer basket set into a pot until tender when pierced by a fork. Transfer cooked rutabaga to a plate and spread out to allow it to cool faster. Refrigerate when cooled to room temperature.
- Combine all ingredients except the kefir, water, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. I like to reserve some radish slices, dill fronds, and green onion for garnish.
- Mix the kefir with the water and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables in the bowl and divide among serving bowls. If you’re not consuming this all at once, reserve the yogurt base separately and pour over just before serving.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.08, Protein % of calories: 41.9%
Nutrition Facts
Okroshka (Russian Cold Buttermilk Soup)
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
239
mg
80
%
Sodium
1628
mg
71
%
Potassium
385
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
808
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
227
mg
23
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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