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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 2 ore 50 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 206 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă și lapte. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 500 gbeet, scrubbed and trimmed
- 700 mlwater
- 500 mlkefir, chilled
- 1 buc.cucumber, peeled and finely diced
- 100 gradish, trimmed and finely diced
- 0,25 canăfresh dill, finely chopped
- 0,25 canăfresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 lingurălemon juice
- 1 lingurăwhite vinegar
- 0,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 4 buc.hard-boiled egg, halved or quartered
Ustensile
box_grater · saucepan · knife · large_bowl
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Place the beets in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 2 ore
Nota bucătarului: Chilling is crucial for the best flavor and texture.
- 12
Serve cold, garnished with hard-boiled egg halves or quarters.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 206kcal
- Proteine
- 13,5g
- Carbohidrați
- 23,2g
- Grăsimi
- 6,3g
- Fibre
- 4,4g
- Zahăr
- 17,1g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover chłodnik in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Eaten cold, do not reheat.