Cold Kefir Soup with Cucumber
The simplest and most accessible, quick, healthy, and tasty! Cold kefir soup with cucumber refreshes and energizes. Similar to okroshka, but easier - made with kefir, fresh vegetables, garlic, and herbs. Ready in minutes.
Updated : 17 October, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
500 milliliters
Kefir
1
Cucumber
2
Garlic
100 grams
Green onion
10 grams
Parsley
10 grams
Dill
10 grams
Cilantro
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients according to the list. You can use kefir of any fat content. I used 3.2%.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber thoroughly. If the skin is not tough, damaged, or bitter, peeling is optional. I peeled it because it was slightly tough. Cut the cucumber into small cubes.
Step 3
Wash and dry the green onion. Slice it into rings. You can include the white part or just the green stems. For a milder taste, replace with green celery stems.
Step 4
Finely chop dill, parsley, and cilantro. You can adjust, add, or substitute herbs to your taste. Mint, spinach, or wild garlic can also be added.
Step 5
Peel and finely chop the garlic or press through a garlic press. Adjust quantity for a milder flavor or omit entirely if desired.
Step 6
In a bowl, combine cucumber, herbs, and garlic.
Step 7
Pour in chilled kefir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust kefir quantity for desired soup thickness. The kefir’s fat content also affects consistency.
Step 8
Mix everything thoroughly. The cold kefir soup with cucumber, garlic, and herbs is ready. Serve immediately with rye bread. Quick, tasty, and budget-friendly. Enjoy!