cold beet soup (borscht)

(1 RATING)
23 Pinches
chicago, IL
Updated on Sep 22, 2011

My Dad brought this home when I was a teenager. He told me it was cold beet soup and all I could say was ick. But, it was so pretty being all pink and creamy I could'nt resist. Loved it. So refreshing on a hot day. It can also be served hot.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 16oz cans beets sliced in thin strips
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 24oz - sour cream
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 - green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 2 or 3 - hard boiled eggs
  • - boiled potatoes

How To Make cold beet soup (borscht)

  • Step 1
    Boil potatoes and set aside but don't let them get brown.
  • Step 2
    Prepare hard boiled eggs and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In soup pot or large container add all other ingredients including hard boiled eggs.
  • Step 4
    Refriderate to let flavors blend.
  • Step 5
    When ready to serve add chunks of bite size potatoes.

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