Chlodnik - Cold Polish Beet Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cold Polish beet soup is a refreshing soup that can be easily prepared the day before. Ingredients:
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 |
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill |
3 small green onions, thinly sliced |
1 pint buttermilk |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1/3 lemon, juiced |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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