Okroshka (Russian Cold Soup)

Step 1

Bake or boil the potatoes whole with the skin on. Make hardboiled eggs, and cook the meat if using. Let everything cool completely. Then peel the potatoes and eggs.

Step 2

Dice the cucumbers, radishes, potatoes, and eggs and place everything into a large bowl.

Step 3

Slice the chicken into small bite-sized pieces and add it to the veggie mixture.

Step 4

Chop the herbs. Add the herbs to the bowl. Mix to combine. Place into a refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or more.

Step 5

When ready to serve, place about a cup of the mixture into a soup bowl and add the type of liquid you are using and season with salt to taste. Optionally, you can add a couple of ice cubes to the serving.