COLD BEET SOUP FOR SUMMER
My version of a lithuanian cold beet soup. There is nothing better on a hot day. Needs to be served ICE cold (sometimes we even float a few ice cubes in it!) The color is a little unusual, but once you give it a try,the first hot day of summer you'll be thinking...It's time for that pink soup...
Provided by Judy Frey 53
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving liquid.If using whole or sliced beets, slice into matchstick pieces.Peel and dice cucumber. (I like fairly large dice.).
- Hold back about 3/4 cup of julianned beets in a seperate bowl.Add remaining beets and chopped cucumber to a large bowl. Add reserved beet juice,14 oz. of water and 2 tablespoons vinegar.
- Stir about 1/2 cup of sour cream into the beets you held in the seperate bowl.(this process keeps the sour cream from "breaking up" in the soup and making lumps.)Stir until the sour cream/beet mixture is smooth. Add another 1/2 cup of sour cream. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the beet juice from the large bowl and stir until smooth.Stir in the last 1/2 cup of sour cream. Mixture should be without lumps (sour cream should be liqified.)This seems complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it goes quite quickly.
- Add the beet/sourcream mix to the large bowl and stir to combine. At this point, taste to see if the level of vinegar is to your liking, if not add a little more.
- Add the dried dill. The 2 tsp is a good place to start, but I usually add more.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours.Serve in chilled bowls. My mom adds chopped hard boiled eggs to this soup, so if you want to give that a try it's up to you,.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 433.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 5.1
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souad abardouz
[email protected]This soup is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Sagarmatha Mobile
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the beets, yogurt, and dill.
Fazal Jaan
[email protected]I love the color of this soup! It's so vibrant and inviting.
Kirshana Timilsaina
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a very healthy and refreshing soup.
Kawuma Jotham
[email protected]This soup was very easy to make and it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious summer soup.
Yaseen Mr yaseen
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
EFEBOME IGHORODJE
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
Baby Banda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The soup was surprisingly delicious. The beets were not overpowering and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Olalekan Khalid
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy soup. I made it for a group of friends and everyone loved it. The soup was easy to make and I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store.
Zobaydul Islam Zubair
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the beets, yogurt, and dill.
Md junayed Khan
[email protected]I love beets, so I was excited to try this soup. It did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a beautiful pink color. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh dill.
Ali Hammad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was so easy to make and the ingredients are very affordable. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Afar Alex
[email protected]This cold beet soup was a delightful and refreshing dish for a hot summer day. The vibrant color of the beets made it visually appealing, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The soup was light and flavorful, with a nice tang from the vinegar and