Cold soup with kvass

The most tedious and unpleasant process for me in making cold soup with kvass is cutting potatoes. I really dislike cutting boiled potatoes: they always tend to stick to the knife. But recently, I discovered a way to deal with this nuisance. So, I wash and peel the potatoes well. Then I cut them into small cubes and put them in a pot with a small amount of water. Once the water boils, I add the potatoes and cook for 7-10 minutes. Then I carefully remove them with a slotted spoon and let them cool. No more sticking potatoes to the knife. Moreover, this method of preparation significantly saves time.

I hard-boil the eggs and let them cool. I also have a clever trick for eggs - I grate them on a coarse grater. It's very quick and convenient.

Wash and finely dice the cucumbers. You can also cut them into semi-circles, but I prefer the small cubes.

Wash the radish, remove the stems, and cut it in the same way as the cucumbers.

Thoroughly wash and finely chop the green onions and dill. You can also add parsley or cilantro to the cold soup with kvass, but my family doesn't really like these herbs for some reason.

Now, put all this beauty into a large container and mix it thoroughly. The most difficult part is always choosing a good kvass for okroshka. In the old days, when trees were big, this problem was easily solved: our parents gave us a three-liter jar, and my brother and I went to the nearest round yellow barrel. Now, you can count these barrels on your fingers in the city, and there's no guarantee that you'll get decent kvass in exchange for your hard-earned money. The kvass for okroshka should not be sweet. Never take the one that is labeled as a sweet non-alcoholic drink – it doesn't even smell like kvass. If you're lucky enough to find a kvass that has been fermented for a long time on the store shelf, go ahead and grab it. It will be perfect for okroshka. Arrange the chopped vegetables with eggs on plates, season with salt and pepper. Dress with kvass and call your family to have lunch. I always make cold soup with kvass without adding any meat products, but you can add boiled meat (chicken or veal) or sausage if you prefer.