Sandy Hill Around The World #29 Lithuanian Cold Beetroot Soup

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides a similar tang with less fat.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas can add protein for a vegan option.

Chop green onions into small pieces and add them to a bowl.

Slice cucumbers into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

Break and chop hard-boiled eggs into desired sizes and add them to the bowl.

Add marinated beetroots (sliced) from a can to the bowl.

Pour buttermilk into the bowl and stir until well combined, adjusting consistency with water if needed.

Season with salt to taste and optionally add dill.

Serve the soup with hot potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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