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Chłodnik (Cold Beet Soup)

Name: Chłodnik (Cold Beet Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: polish
Ingredients: 500 g beet peeled and grated; 2 pcs cucumber peeled and grated; 100 g radish trimmed and thinly sliced; 0.5 cup dill fresh, chopped; 0.25 cup chive fresh, chopped; 500 g plain yogurt full-fat; 250 ml buttermilk; 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 4 pcs hard-boiled egg halved or quartered

This refreshing Polish cold beet soup is perfect for a warm day. Made with fresh beets, dill, and a creamy yogurt base, it's light yet satisfying. Chilled and vibrant, it offers a delightful balance of earthy and tangy flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 267 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gbeet, peeled and grated
2 pcscucumber, peeled and grated
100 gradish, trimmed and thinly sliced
0.5 cupdill, fresh, chopped
0.25 cupchive, fresh, chopped
500 gplain yogurt, full-fat
250 mlbuttermilk
2 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

for serving

4 pcshard-boiled egg, halved or quartered

Equipment

grater · large bowl · medium saucepan · cutting board · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Place the grated beet into a medium saucepan and cover with enough water to just submerge them.
About 1 min
2
Bring the beets to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
About 25 min
3
Drain the cooked beets, reserving the cooking liquid, and let them cool completely.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The reserved liquid will add more beet flavor and color to the soup.
4
In a large bowl, combine the cooled beets, grated cucumber, sliced radish, chopped dill, and chopped chives.
About 5 min
5
Add the plain yogurt and buttermilk to the vegetable mixture, stirring until well combined.
About 2 min
6
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
7
Gradually add some of the reserved beet cooking liquid until the soup reaches your desired consistency and color.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Start with a small amount and add more as needed. You might not use all of it.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chłodnik for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and for the soup to chill thoroughly.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling is crucial for the best flavor and texture of this cold soup.
9
Serve the cold beet soup in bowls, garnished with a hard-boiled egg.
Cook’s note: A sprig of fresh dill also makes a beautiful garnish.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 267.2kcal
Protein: 16.8g
Carbs: 29.8g
Fat: 10.8g
Fibre: 5.2g
Sugar: 21.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover chłodnik in an airtight container in the refrigerator.