Chłodnik (Polish Cold Beet Soup)
A refreshing and vibrant cold soup, perfect for warm weather. This chłodnik features a creamy kefir base, fresh beets, and crisp vegetables. It's a light yet satisfying dish, often enjoyed for lunch or as a starter.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 2 t 50 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
- Per porsjon
- 206 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde egg og melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 500 gbeet, scrubbed and trimmed
- 700 mlwater
- 500 mlkefir, chilled
- 1 stk.cucumber, peeled and finely diced
- 100 gradish, trimmed and finely diced
- 0,25 koppfresh dill, finely chopped
- 0,25 koppfresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 sslemon juice
- 1 sswhite vinegar
- 0,5 tssalt
- 0,25 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 4 stk.hard-boiled egg, halved or quartered
Utstyr
box_grater · saucepan · knife · large_bowl
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Place the beets in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
Kokkens tips: Ensure beets are fully submerged.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beets are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Omtrent 30 min
Kokkens tips: A knife should easily pierce through the center of the beet when done.
- 3
Remove the beets from the water and let them cool slightly.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Reserve the cooking liquid for later use.
- 4
Once cool enough to handle, peel the beets and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the grated beets, diced cucumber, and diced radishes.
- 6
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and chives.
- 7
Pour in the chilled kefir and about half of the reserved beet cooking liquid.
Kokkens tips: Add more beet liquid later if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- 8
Add the lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Omtrent 1 min
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
- 11
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chłodnik for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and for the soup to chill completely.
Omtrent 2 t
Kokkens tips: Chilling is crucial for the best flavor and texture.
- 12
Serve cold, garnished with hard-boiled egg halves or quarters.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 206kcal
- Protein
- 13,5g
- Karbohydrater
- 23,2g
- Fett
- 6,3g
- Fiber
- 4,4g
- Sukker
- 17,1g
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Hold den god
Store leftover chłodnik in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Eaten cold, do not reheat.