Latvian Style - Cold Beet Soup

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Chicken broth adds flavor while being budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

beets

🥗Healthier: carrots

💰Cheaper: red cabbage

Carrots provide sweetness and color.

Boil the beets for about 30 minutes and let them cool.

Hard boil the eggs and let them cool afterwards.

Grate the cooled beets using a large grater.

In a big bowl, add grated beets and diced cucumber.

Pour in about 4 cups of buttermilk and mix together.

Add 1 tablespoon of horseradish, season with salt and pepper, and squeeze in lemon juice.

Chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight for better taste.

Add chopped scallions and 3 to 4 tablespoons of dill.

Decorate the plate with hard-boiled eggs cut in half and additional dill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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