Natasha’s Okrashka

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 15
Natasha's Okrashka Recipe
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon , base
3 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
1 quart buttermilk
5 green onions , minced well
1/2 English cucumber , chopped
1 cup ham
2 lemons , juice of
1/2 cup celery , chopped fine
salt , to taste
fresh dill , chopped fine , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
170
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
If you're tired of the same old cold soups like gazpacho or vichyssoise, give Natasha's Okrashka a try! This traditional Russian soup is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Buttermilk is the star of the show here, giving the soup a tangy flavor that's balanced out by the sweetness of the ham and the freshness of the cucumbers, green onions, and celery. The hard-boiled eggs add substance and protein, making this a satisfying meal all on its own.

Instructions

1.Boil the water and mix in chicken bouillon base until dissolved
2.Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, English cucumber, ham, green onions, and celery
3.Add buttermilk and stir
4.Add lemon juice, salt, and fresh dill to taste
5.Serve chilled

PROS

Refreshing and satisfying summer soup, low in calories and high in protein

CONS

May not be to everyone’s taste due to the sourness from the buttermilk and lemon juice

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Buttermilk is low in fat and an excellent source of calcium and protein. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content, making them hydrating and good for digestion. Eggs and ham provide a good source of protein.

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