Nina’s Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)

Description

Super easy and absolutely great version of the longer and original recipe for this soup that my grandmother brought from Russia. On a hot summer day, a bowl of this soup is an energizing lift. Add a piece of of rye or pumpernickel bread served on the side to complete the Russian experience.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fat-free buttermilk
  • 1 cucumber – peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise and diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets with liquid
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the buttermilk
  2. cucumber
  3. beets with their juice
  4. green onions
  5. dill
  6. salt
  7. and vinegar in a bowl; stir to mix thoroughly
  8. and chill
  9. covered
  10. in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Serve cold.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 5

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