Authentic Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup (Šaltibarščiai Recipe)

Name: Authentic Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup (Šaltibarščiai Recipe)
Total time: 1 day 45 mins
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 quart buttermilk; 1 pound beets, peeled and shredded; 1 large English cucumber - peeled, quartered, and sliced; 1 bunch fresh dill, minced; 0.25 cup minced chives

This authentic Lithuanian family recipe for šaltibarščiai brings a taste of the old country to your table. It's the perfect summer soup! Serve chilled with a side of warm Yukon Gold potatoes.

Total time1 day 45 mins
Prep time25 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 quart buttermilk
1 pound beets, peeled and shredded
1 large English cucumber - peeled, quartered, and sliced
1 bunch fresh dill, minced
0.25 cup minced chives

Instructions

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cooled.
Peel and chop the boiled eggs, then place them into a large bowl. Add buttermilk, beets, cucumber, dill, and chives; gently stir to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving this chilled beet soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 115 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 250 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g