Okroshka (Kefir Base, No Kvas/Potatoes)
Cold Kefir Soup with Meats & Vegetables (No Kvas/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: essential to ensure no kvas (bread-based ferment) is used, only a kefir or sour cream base. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup, reimagined for keto. It features a creamy base of kefir or sour cream mixed with finely diced cooked meats (e.g., beef, chicken, or sausage), hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, radishes, and fresh herbs. Crucially, traditional kvas (fermented bread drink) and potatoes are omitted for a low-carb profile.
Key ingredients
Kefir or sour cream, cooked beef/chicken/pork, hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, radishes, fresh dill, green onions, salt, pepper, a touch of mustard (optional).
How to make it keto
Essential to ensure no kvas (bread-based ferment) is used, only a kefir or sour cream base. Explicitly request no potatoes. Confirm no added sugar in the kefir or sour cream. Ask for extra herbs and meat.
Watch out for
Traditional Okroshka is made with kvas, a high-carb fermented bread drink. It also almost always includes potatoes. Both must be strictly omitted. Some kefirs or sour cream products can contain added sugars.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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