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Cold Borsch with Kefir (Buttermilk)
Cold soups in general are extremely popular in the Russian summertime cuisine, and this cold borsch is one of the all-time favorites.
Serves 10
1 quart kefir (or buttermilk)
1 quart spring water
0.5 lb boiled potatoes
0.5 lb boiled beets
5 hard-boiled eggs
0.5 lb cucumbers
1 oz green onions
1 oz fresh dill sprigs
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
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It’s very easy to prepare.
Boil the beets, potatoes and eggs in advance.
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Let cool and peel.
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Finely chop the green onions and dill sprigs.
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Coarsely grate the cucumbers, then potatoes and only then beets.
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Transfer all vegetables to a deep bowl or a soup pot.
Add the horseradish.
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Pour in the kefir.
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Add the same amount of spring or purified water.
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Sprinkle with the salt.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Serve in soup bowls.
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Slice the boiled eggs into quarters; add two quarters to each serving.
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Enjoy!