CHLODNIK - COLD POLISH BEET SOUP

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Cold Polish beet soup is a refreshing soup that can be easily prepared the day before.

Provided by becky joslin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Borscht

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 beets with leaves and stems - beets peeled and chopped, leaves sliced
water to cover
1 cup chicken stock
1 small cucumber, grated
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
3 small green onions, thinly sliced
1 pint buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
⅓ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover beets with water in a pot and bring to a boil; cook until tender about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chicken stock. Allow beets to cool.
  • Mix cucumber, egg, dill, and green onions in a bowl. Whisk buttermilk and sour cream until smooth in another bowl. Stir egg mixture and buttermilk mixture into cooled beets. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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