Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup)

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain kefir
• 4 green onions
• finely chopped ( 1/2 cup)
• 3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 lb. red or boiling potatoes
• peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 6 oz. carrots (2 medium)
• peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 Persian cucumber or 1/2 English cucumber
• peeled
• seeded
• and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 cup radishes
• halved and thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup arugula or radish leaves
• coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Stir together kefir, green onions, and dill in pitcher or medium bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).
4. Steam potatoes and carrots in steamer basket over boiling water 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, but still firm.
5. Transfer to bowl to cool.
6. Add cucumber, radishes, and arugula to potato mixture.
7. Pour kefir mixture over vegetables, and stir to combine.