Nina's Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)

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Super easy and absolutely great version of the longer and original recipe for this soup that my grandmother brought from Russia. On a hot summer day, a bowl of this soup is an energizing lift. Add a piece of of rye or pumpernickel bread served on the side to complete the Russian experience.

Submitted by Nina Capaccio

Published on June 8, 2018

3

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups fat-free buttermilk
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise and diced
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets with liquid
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste

Directions

Mix the buttermilk, cucumber, beets with their juice, green onions, dill, salt, and vinegar in a bowl; stir to mix thoroughly, and chill, covered, in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Serve cold.

Cook's Notes

Feel adventuresome? Use fresh beets with tops. Clean and cook beets and tops on stove top in water until tender. Save and use the broth (strained) that is produced. Chill, and in place of canned beets add fresh along with the tops.

One 16 ounce container of light sour cream and 16 oz. cold water can substitute for buttermilk or yogurt -- both work very well with the same amounts being used as the light sour cream. Basically use equal amount of yogurt or light sour cream and cold water to equal 1 quart of total liquid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110	Calories
0g	Fat
19g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 577mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 9g	17%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 244mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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