Cold Summer Soup: Russian Okroshka

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1. 1Step 1: Place eggs in a small pan, cover with water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2Step 2: Once boiling, uncover and reduce heat to medium-high.
3. 3Step 3: Boil for 10 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Remove from heat and cool under running cold water.
5. 5Step 5: Transfer to a plate and set aside.
6. 6Step 6: Rinse unpeeled potatoes.
7. 7Step 7: Cover potatoes with water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
8. 8Step 8: Once boiling, uncover and reduce heat to medium.
9. 9Step 9: Cook until easily pierced with a knife.
10. 10Step 10: Drain water and set potatoes aside to cool completely.
11. 11Step 11: Once eggs and potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4 inch cubes.
12. 12Step 12: Cut cucumber and kielbasa into cubes.
13. 13Step 13: Grate radishes on a medium blade and squeeze out excess liquid.
14. 14Step 14: Chop the greens.
15. 15Step 15: In a pitcher or bowl, mix kefir and water. Sprinkle with salt, whisk, and taste. Add salt until it tastes more salty than tart. Start with 1/2 tsp and adjust; about 2 tsp total is a reference.
16. 16Step 16: In a separate bowl, combine eggs, potatoes, cucumber, kielbasa, radish, and greens. Divide between 4 bowls.
17. 17Step 17: Top with the kefir and water mix and freshly ground black pepper.
18. 18Step 18: Serve and enjoy.