Holodnik – Cold Summer Beet Soup Recipe
Holodnik is a refreshing cold summer beet soup popular in Eastern European cuisines. This chilled soup is perfect for hot days and is both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 3 large cooked red beets (or 5 small cooked beets)
- 2 quarts boiled, cooled water
- 1 quart buttermilk
- 1 medium onion or 3 green onions, sliced
- 4 cucumbers, diced
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 4–6 boiled eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the beets: Boil the beets until tender, then drain and let them cool completely.
- Prepare the liquid base: Boil 2 quarts of water and allow it to cool. In a large pot, combine the cooled water with 1 quart of buttermilk.
- Combine ingredients: Shred the cooled beets and add them to the buttermilk-water mixture. Stir in the salt and sugar, adjusting to taste. Add onions, cucumbers, and dill. Mix well.
- Chill the soup: Refrigerate the soup until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve: Serve cold with boiled eggs on the side or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- You can garnish the soup with additional dill or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- This soup tastes even better when made a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Holodnik, Cold Beet Soup, Summer Soup, Chilled Soup, Eastern European Recipe
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