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Russian · Soup
Lenten Okroshka
Постная окрошка
Cold kvass soup with vegetables
Any fast dayPrep 20 minCook 20 minServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Mash the spring onions with salt to release their juice.
- Mix all the vegetables and herbs in a bowl with the mustard.
- Divide into bowls.
- Pour over ice-cold kvass just before serving.
Tip. A summer soup for the Apostles’ and Dormition fasts.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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