LITHUANIAN SALTIBARSCIAI (COLD BEET SOUP)

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This Lithuanian family recipe from the old country makes an awesome summer soup! Serve with warm Yukon Gold potatoes.

Provided by George Doyle Gamber

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Borscht

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
1 pound beets, peeled and shredded
1 large English cucumber - peeled, quartered, and sliced
¼ cup minced chives
1 bunch fresh dill, minced

Steps:

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover the eggs with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes; drain. Cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop the eggs.
  • Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl; add the eggs, beets, cucumber, chives, and dill. Stir gently to combine. Chill in refrigerator for 1 full day before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

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