COLD BORSCHT

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Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, easy, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield About 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large or 20 small precooked (canned or vacuum-packed) beets
1 onion, peeled and mostly quartered, root end attached
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice, or to taste
Chilled boiled potatoes, for serving, optional
Sour cream or yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, pulse beets until finely chopped. Transfer to a large saucepan and add onion, salt and 2 1/2 quarts (10 cups) water. Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until onion is tender, about 40 minutes. Add sugar and lemon juice, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove onion and discard. Pour soup into a heatproof container and allow to cool to room temperature. Adjust salt, sugar and lemon juice to taste. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled, with chilled boiled potatoes added to soup, if desired. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Sakunthala Samanmali
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This cold borscht is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and nutritious. I like to add a little bit of chopped cucumber and dill to mine.


Eman Qureshi Naveed
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I love this cold borscht! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and dill. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.


Makail Wazir
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This cold borscht is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll add a little less kefir next time. Otherwise, it's a great recipe.


Imam Hasan
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I made this cold borscht for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I think the key is to use high-quality ingredients. I used fresh beets, carrots, and cucumbers, and the soup was so much better for it.


nightmare 4427
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This cold borscht is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some beets, carrots, and cucumbers that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in the soup. It turned out delicious!


Yabameh Samuel
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I love this cold borscht! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and dill. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.


Max Brawl
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This cold borscht is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add a little more salt and pepper next time. Otherwise, it's a good recipe.


Angel Musobi
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I made this cold borscht for a picnic last weekend, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! I think the key is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients.


Roxer Chinga
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This cold borscht is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and nutritious. I like to add a little bit of chopped cucumber and dill to mine.


Meron Telecom
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I love this cold borscht! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and dill. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.


Free Fire Legend
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This cold borscht is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll add a little less kefir next time. Otherwise, it's a great recipe.


Somir Ch
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this cold borscht. The kefir mellows out the beet flavor, and the other vegetables add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jack Hicks
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I made this cold borscht for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I think the key is to use high-quality ingredients. I used fresh beets, carrots, and cucumbers, and the soup was so much better for it.


Troy Newke
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This cold borscht is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some beets, carrots, and cucumbers that were about to go bad, so I threw them all in the soup. It turned out delicious!


Justine Reed
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I've been making this cold borscht recipe for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day. I like to serve it with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh dill.


Yolanda Rodriguez
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This was my first time making cold borscht, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup was delicious. I especially loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and dill.


Mike Denson
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I'm not usually a fan of cold soups, but this cold borscht changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing, and the kefir gives it a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elijah Alexander
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This cold borscht recipe is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. I love the vibrant colors of the vegetables and the tangy flavor of the kefir. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.