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Cold borscht

A cold Eastern European soup made with cooked beetroot, fresh cucumber and hard-boiled eggs in a kefir or yoghurt base. Refreshing and bright pink, it is served very cold in summer, sometimes with fresh herbs.

  • 1 h
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
  • Budget-friendly

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Grate the cooked beetroot into a large bowl, then add the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Pour in the kefir and cold water over the beetroot, then mix until the colour is an even, bright pink.
  3. Cut the cucumber and radishes into small cubes, then finely slice the spring onions.
  4. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into cubes.
  5. Add the vegetables and eggs to the soup, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours so the soup is nice and cold.
  7. Serve with the potatoes and chopped dill.

Variations and tips

Egg-free version. Leave out the hard-boiled eggs and double the cucumber for a lighter soup.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.