Chilled Kefir Beet Soup

Delicious, fresh and very simple — even a child can cook it! Kholodnik with kefir is the best soup when you want something light. It is served cold and is perfect for the hottest days. Beets and kefir make it not only tasty, but also beautiful. A great way to refresh yourself and lift your spirits!
cook time: 2h
Freya Ashford
Chilled Kefir Beet Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59
Calories
2g
Fat
5g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Sour cream 1 tbsp
Beet 1 pc
Greenery to taste
Chicken eggs 3 pc
cucumbers (fresh) 1 pc
Kefir 500 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make kholodnik with kefir? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. Boil the eggs in boiling water for 7-8 minutes. Then drain the hot water, pour cold water over the eggs and let stand. This will make it easier to peel the eggs. Rinse the cucumber.

Step 2

Step 2
Also, boil the beets in advance until tender in boiling water. Cooking time will depend on the size of the beets. Young beets will cook faster. Focus on its softness by piercing it with a knife — the knife enters the cooked beets without effort. Allow the finished beets to cool completely. Then peel the beets and grate them on a coarse grater.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the boiled eggs and cut them. There is no need to cut too finely.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut the cucumber and fresh herbs into pieces. You can use whatever you have as greenery. It could be dill, parsley, green onions. You can add one thing or just a little bit, as you like.

Step 5

Step 5
Place beets, eggs, cucumber and herbs in a saucepan. Pour in kefir, add a little salt and mix well. If kefir is thick, you can dilute it a little with water. If desired, you can add fresh radishes and cottage cheese. But choose coarse cottage cheese so that it can be felt in the dish. Place the finished refrigerator in the refrigerator for an hour or two to cool properly. When serving, the kholodnik can be supplemented with sour cream and hot boiled potatoes. Bon appetit!

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