Chilled Russian Borscht Recipe

Name: Chilled Russian Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium beets, peeled and quartered; 11 cups water; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 pound Kirby cucumberspeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup finely diced radishes; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Sour cream or creme fraiche, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds medium beets, peeled and quartered
11 cups water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound Kirby cucumberspeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup finely diced radishes
4 scallions, thinly sliced
3 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Sour cream or creme fraiche, for serving

1
In a large pot, cover the quartered beets with the water and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer over moderately low heat until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beets to a plate.
4
Coarsely shred the beets in a food processor.
5
Return them to the pot and add the sugar, lemon juice and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
6
Refrigerate the soup until chilled, for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
7
Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil.
8
Add the potato cubes and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
9
Drain and cool under cold water.
10
Pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl.
11
Add the cucumbers, radishes, scallions, eggs, dill and parsley.
12
Ladle the chilled borscht into bowls.
13
Garnish with the vegetable and chopped egg mixture, top with a generous dollop of sour cream and serve.

200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds medium beets, peeled and quartered, 11 cups water, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chilled Russian Borscht falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Russian Borscht

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