Chlodnik Litewski (Cold Beet Soup)

1. 1

   Place 1 cup chopped baby beet greens and roots (smaller than a radish) and 1/2 to 3/4 cup diced boiled ham (or diced cooked veal) in pot with 2 cups boiling water.

2. 2

   Simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool.

4. 4

   Add 1-1/2 to 2 quarts sour milk beaten smooth with wire whisk or commercial buttermilk, 1/2 cup fork blended, pourable sour cream, peeled cucumber, bunch radishes, bunch green onions (all vegetables chopped and shredded) and dill.

5. 5

   Add a little salt, pepper, and sugar (optional).

6. 6

   Sour to taste with a little dill pickle juice or lemon.

7. 7

   Refrigerate overnight for flavors to intermingle or at least 5 hours.

8. 8

   Serve cold over sliced hard-boiled eggs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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