Aukstā zupa (Latvian cold soup)
A Latvian cold soup made with beetroot, cucumber, kefir, egg, and fresh herbs. Makes 4 servings; preparation time and yield are estimates.
Aukstā zupa is a brightly coloured, creamy summer soup. Cooked beetroot is combined with cucumber, egg, kefir, and fresh herbs, then served thoroughly chilled.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Kefir
Ingredients without verified allergen data 5
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Cooked beetroot, Cucumber, Hard-boiled egg, Fresh dill, Fresh chives.
Method
- 01
Combine the ingredients
Put the cooked, grated beetroot, diced cucumber, and chopped hard-boiled egg in a large bowl.
Ready to continue when: The beetroot, cucumber, and egg are distributed in the bowl.
5 min - 02
Add the kefir and herbs
Add the kefir, chopped dill, and chopped chives. Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Ready to continue when: The soup has an even colour and the herbs are distributed throughout.
5 min - 03
Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the soup for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The soup is cold after resting in the refrigerator.
150 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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