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Nina's Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)

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"Super easy and absolutely great version of the longer and original recipe for this soup that my grandmother brought from Russia. On a hot summer day, a bowl of this soup is an energizing lift. Add a piece of of rye or pumpernickel bread served on the side to complete the Russian experience." — Nina Capaccio

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4 cups fat-free buttermilk
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise and diced
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets with liquid
3 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste

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Directions

Mix the buttermilk, cucumber, beets with their juice, green onions, dill, salt, and vinegar in a bowl; stir to mix thoroughly, and chill, covered, in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor. Serve cold.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 20 mins

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Cook's Notes
Feel adventuresome? Use fresh beets with tops. Clean and cook beets and tops on stove top in water until tender. Save and use the broth (strained) that is produced. Chill, and in place of canned beets add fresh along with the tops.
One 16 ounce container of light sour cream and 16 oz. cold water can substitute for buttermilk or yogurt -- both work very well with the same amounts being used as the light sour cream. Basically use equal amount of yogurt or light sour cream and cold water to equal 1 quart of total liquid.

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Aug 05, 2011

very nice recipe! I had both beets and buttermilk in my fridge, and wondered what to do with them both. searched for both terms and found this recipe. It was yummy and easy! I used fresh beets. washed and trimmed them up, cut them into chunks and boiled/steamed them in water. I blended some of the beets up using a hand blender. Part of the reason why it might have been so tasty was because I used a combination of full-fat buttermilk and full-fat greek yogurt (what I had in the fridge).

—applekale

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Aug 28, 2011

Grew up with this hot weather treat. We never waited for it to chill... Just make as described in 5 minutes and then add a tray of ice cubes (kid's love the ice cubes) stir and serve immediately! Don't be shocked that it looks like pepto bismol...lol

—Tsetse

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Nutrition

Calories
110 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
19.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
4 mg
1%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
8.6 g
17%

Sodium
577 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nina's Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 110
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 4mg 1 %
Sodium 577mg 23 %
** Potassium 244mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 8.6g 17 %
** Sugars 15.4g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 13 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.