Chłodnik LitewskiCold Beet and Kefir Soup
Chłodnik litewski is a cold beet and cultured-dairy soup with cucumber, dill, chives, and egg. Chill it promptly and keep it refrigerated until serving.
Prep
20m
Cook
45m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Beets
- 500gBeet (peeled)
- 1.5lWater
- 4gSalt
Soup
- 6gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 800mlKefir
- 200gSour Cream
- 250gCucumber (julienned)
- 20gFresh Dill (finely chopped)
- 15gChive (finely chopped)
- 30mlLemon Juice
Eggs
- 4pcsEgg
- 2lWater
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Method
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- 01
Simmer the beet in the water with the salt until tender. Drain and cool, then grate or finely chop.
- 02
Whisk the kefir and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the cooked beet, cucumber, fresh dill, chive, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 03
Chill the soup promptly to 4°C (39°F) or colder.
- 04
Bring the water to a boil, add the eggs, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and halve.
- 05
Serve the chilled soup with the boiled eggs.
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