Nina's Russian Cold Beet Soup (Kholdnyk)

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets with liquid
• 4 cups fat-free buttermilk
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise and diced
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.