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Biešu zupa (beetroot soup)

A Latvian beetroot soup with potatoes and dill, a deep red colour and served with a spoonful of crème fraîche. Mild and comforting, it is eaten hot or cold depending on the season.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

256 kcal per serving

Protein
5.7 g
Carbohydrates
24.3 g
of which sugars
11.3 g
Fat
13.6 g
of which saturated fat
8.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and onion and cut them into small dice.
  2. Cook the potatoes and onion in the stock for 15 minutes.
  3. Dice the cooked beetroot and add it to the stock.
  4. Simmer for another 15 minutes, then add the vinegar and adjust the seasoning.
  5. Serve with a spoonful of crème fraîche and chopped dill.

Variations and tips

Cold summer version. Let the soup cool and chill it for 2 hours before serving.

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