Holodnik - Russian Cold Soup

Step 1

Boil beets, drain, and let them cool.

Step 2

Boil 2 quarts of water and let it cool. Mix cooled water with 1 quart of buttermilk in a large pot.

Step 3

Shred beets and add them to the pot with water/buttermilk mixture.

Step 4

Add salt and sugar. *I recommend starting with 1 Tbsp salt and adding more to taste, you may like it sweeter or saltier.

Step 5

Next add sliced green onions, dill and diced cucumbers.

Step 6

Place completed soup in the fridge to let it cool completely.

Step 7

Enjoy it with half of a boiled egg. You can also serve it with a dollop of sour cream.