Beetroot summer soup ('chlodnik')

August 12, 2016

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This is a nutritious, refreshing and easy to make traditional Polish summer soup. It uses both the beets and beet greens so nothing is wasted:)

2 medium beets with greens

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 and 2/3 cup water

750 ml natural yogurt

2-3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

10 radishes, coarsely grated

Cucumber (15 cm long), peeled, coarsely grated

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus plenty of pepper

Serve with hard boiled eggs (optional)

Peel the beets and grate (coarsely). Finely chop the greens (with stems). Place all in a large pot, add the water, 1 teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, cover and bring to boil. Remove from the heat and leave...
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Nutritions

Calories
130

Sodium
803mg
33% DV

Fat
2g
4% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV