Lithuanian Saltibarsciai (cold Beet Soup)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 1 pound beets, peeled and shredded
• 1 large english cucumber - peeled, quartered, and sliced
• 1/4 cup minced chives
• 1 bunch fresh dill, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover the eggs with water by 1 inch. cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes; drain. cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. peel and chop the eggs.
• pour the buttermilk into a large bowl; add the eggs, beets, cucumber, chives, and dill. stir gently to combine. chill in refrigerator for 1 full day before serving.