Cold Beet Soup (Kholodnyk)
Description
Cold beetroot soup, known as Kholodnyk, is a refreshing Ukrainian summer dish made with boiled beets, kefir or sour cream, fresh herbs, cucumbers, and boiled eggs. It’s light, cooling, and packed with vitamins, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the beets. Boil unpeeled beets until tender (30–40 min). Let them cool, peel, and grate.
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Prepare vegetables. Dice cucumber, chop dill and green onions finely.
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Mix the base. In a large bowl combine grated beets, kefir, and cold water. Stir well.
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Add flavorings. Stir in cucumber, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix again.
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Cool before serving. Chill in the fridge for at least 30–40 minutes.
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Serve. Serve cold with halved boiled eggs on top.
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