Lithuanian Cold Beetroot Soup (Chłodnik Litewski)
Enjoy a taste of Lithuanian cuisine with Chłodnik Litewski, a vibrant and refreshing cold beetroot soup. Perfect for warm months, this dish delights with its balance of earthy beets, crisp cucumbers, and tangy dairy, providing a colorful appetizer or light main course.
Ingredients
🥕 2 large beets, cooked, peeled, and grated
🥒 2 medium cucumbers, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
🥚 4-6 hard-boiled eggs, yolks separated and mashed, whites diced
🍶 6 tablespoons sour cream, Brand if known
🥛 1 liter of Lithuanian kefir or buttermilk, Brand if known
🌿 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
🧅 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped (green parts only)
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper
🥓 Bacon, cut into small cubes for cracklings
🥔 Potatoes, boiled
Instructions
1- Prepare Ingredients:
- Boil, peel, and grate the beets.
- Hard-boil the eggs, then separate yolks from whites. Mash yolks and dice whites.
- Finely chop dill and green onions.
- Grate cucumbers, squeezing excess liquid.
- Cube bacon for cracklings.
2- Create Soup Base:
- In the large mixing bowl, combine mashed egg yolks with a pinch of salt until creamy.
3- Combine Ingredients:
- Mix grated beets into egg yolk mixture.
- Add chopped green onions and grated cucumbers, stirring well.
- Fold in sour cream and kefir, ensuring a uniform pink color.
- Gently incorporate diced egg whites and chopped dill.
4- Season and Chill:
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Chill soup for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
5- Prepare Accompaniments:
- Fry bacon until crispy and golden in the frying pan.
- Boil potatoes until tender.
6- Serve:
- Ladle chilled soup into serving bowls.
- Accompany with boiled potatoes topped with cracklings and dill, served separately.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (excluding chilling)
Servings: 4-6
Calories: 250
Proteins: 10g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment:
- 🥣 Large mixing bowl, transparent glass
- 🍴 Small preparation bowls, transparent glass
- 🪵 Wooden cutting board
- 🔪 Chef’s knife
- 🍳 Frying pan, metal
- 💨 Portable gas stove
- 🔄 Whisk, metal with green handle
- 🍯 Wooden spoon/spatula
- 🔥 Small pot with lid, metal
- 🍽️ Serving bowls, white
Cooking Tips
- Beet Variety: Pre-cooked beetroots allow year-round preparation.
- Cucumber Prep: Squeeze excess water to prevent watery soup.
- Mashing Yolks: Mixing with salt ensures even seasoning.
- Traditional Pairing: Serve with potatoes, cracklings, and dill for authentic Lithuanian experience.
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