Svekolnik (Cold Beet Soup)

🛒 Ingredients

• Boiled Beets, diced 125 g · 54 kcal
• Fresh Cucumbers, diced 75 g · 11 kcal
• Hard-boiled Eggs, chopped 50 g · 78 kcal
• Fresh Dill, chopped 8 g · 3 kcal
• Green Onions, chopped 11 g · 4 kcal
• Kefir (2.5% fat) 250 g · 125 kcal
• Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed 8 g · 2 kcal
• Granulated Sugar 3 g · 10 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. If not already done, boil the beets until tender, then peel and dice them. Also, hard-boil the eggs, then peel and chop them.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced beets, diced cucumbers, chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, and green onions.
3. Pour in the kefir, then add lemon juice, sugar, and salt to taste; stir well to combine all ingredients.
4. Cover the bowl and chill the svekolnik in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve cold, optionally garnished with an extra sprinkle of fresh dill or a dollop of sour cream (not included in nutritional calculation).