Cold sorrel soup on kefir

kefir

🥗Healthier: buttermilk

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Buttermilk provides a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

sorrel

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: arugula

Spinach offers a milder flavor while being more accessible.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas add protein and texture without the cholesterol.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Celery provides crunch and hydration at a lower cost.

Sort through the sorrel leaves and tear off the thick stems.

Wash the remaining sorrel greens thoroughly.

Cut the sorrel into thin strips.

Boil water in a pot.

Add the prepared sorrel to the boiling water and stir in salt.

Boil for 5 to 6 minutes until the color changes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the stove and cool the sorrel mixture.

Chop the hard-boiled eggs finely.

Cut a fresh cucumber into cubes, tasting it to ensure it is not bitter; if it is, remove the skin.

Add the chopped cucumber, finely chopped dill, and hard-boiled eggs to the cooled sorrel mixture.

Pour in the kefir and mix well.

Season with salt to taste.

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