Cold Borscht - Lithuanian “pink soup” | Šaltibarščiai | Свекольник

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water with herbs

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Herbs enhance flavor while keeping it light.

Boil beets until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Hard boil eggs and compare yolks from different sources.

Grate beets for a chunkier soup or cut into cubes.

Quarter and slice cucumbers for texture.

Boil medium-sized young potatoes with skins on, then rough them up with a fork.

Season potatoes with salt, dill, green onions, and black pepper.

Combine boiled beets, cucumbers, and dill in a large bowl.

Add kefir or buttermilk to the mixture and stir well.

Serve soup topped with boiled potatoes and halved eggs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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