
Soups
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Grate the cooked beetroot into a large bowl, then add the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in the kefir and cold water over the beetroot, then mix until the colour is an even, bright pink.
- Cut the cucumber and radishes into small cubes, then finely slice the spring onions.
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into cubes.
- Add the vegetables and eggs to the soup, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Chill for at least 2 hours so the soup is nice and cold.
- 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.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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