CHILLED BEET SOUP WITH BUTTERMILK, CUCUMBERS, AND DILL (CHLODNIK)
This classic Polish soup (which has close cousins across Eastern Europe) is the ultimate in summer refreshment: Cool, creamy, and gently crunchy from cucumbers, with a gorgeous fuchsia color that makes it even more unforgettable.
Provided by Adina Steiman
Categories Soup/Stew Summer Freeze/Chill Beet Egg Sour Cream Dill Dinner Lunch Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a large knife, separate greens and stems from beets. Thoroughly wash greens and stems; set aside. Scrub beets, transfer to a medium pot, and cover with 1" water. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, uncover, and cook until beets are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Drain beets; discard cooking liquid. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, chop beet greens and stems. Transfer to a large pot and add 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, without boiling, until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Peel and coarsely grate beets, preferably wearing gloves. Add to pot with cooled greens. Gently stir in cucumbers, pickle, pickle brine, buttermilk, sour cream, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover pot and chill soup at least 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings, if desired. Divide soup among bowls; top with eggs and dill.
- Do Ahead
- Soup can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
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lilium
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Jose Bogota
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.
Mkaleem Ullah
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for any occasion.
Xader Filippov
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
junaid javed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Sasikumar Anos
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a summer party.
Ruth Uhrle
[email protected]I love the beautiful color of this soup. It's so vibrant and inviting.
Joan Njeri
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover beets.
ifeoluwa damilare
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so versatile. You can add different vegetables or herbs to change the flavor.
Kj Johnson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Luis Castaneda
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner.
david syindu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavor is amazing.
Sajid Guli
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Najaf Ali
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so healthy! I love that it's made with all fresh ingredients.
F4 gaming
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color.
Wissam Saaty
[email protected]This soup is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of sweet beets, tangy buttermilk, and crisp cucumbers. It's the perfect summer soup.