Source: Stitchik, AdobeStockIn summer, one always craves something lighter and fresher, and a cold soup with the eloquent name Kholodnik is especially well-suited for this. There isn't one classic recipe, but most often it's prepared with a base of beets or sorrel. Kholodnik can be made with water, kefir, or soured milk – whichever you prefer. We're sharing 15 excellent ways to prepare it!
1. Beet Kholodnik with Kefir
Source: pinterest.comSmall, sweet vinaigrette beets will be perfect here.
You will need: 2 beets, 2 cucumbers, 5 eggs, 1 liter kefir, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil beets and eggs. Dice eggs and cucumbers finely, chop herbs, and grate beets on a coarse grater. Pour cold kefir over everything, season, and add sour cream.
2. Beet and Cucumber Kholodnik
Source: cookpad.comThe cooking time for beets depends entirely on their size.
You will need: 3 beets, 6 cucumbers, 4-6 eggs, 300 ml 20% sour cream, 1.5 liters sparkling mineral water, 5 sprigs dill, 5 sprigs parsley, 4 green onion stalks, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake beets until tender. Cut beets and cucumbers into sticks, chop herbs. For the dressing, mix sour cream, mineral water, lemon juice, and spices. Pour over the soup and refrigerate for half an hour. Serve the finished kholodnik with halves of boiled eggs.
3. Kholodnik with Water Base
Source: mirtesen.ruYou can add a little vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of tartness.
You will need: 2 beets, 4 cucumbers, 6 eggs, 3 bunches of herbs, 2 bunches of green onions, 1.5 liters water, 8 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil and grate beets on a coarse grater. Grate cucumbers in the same way. Finely chop boiled eggs and all herbs, mix everything together, season, and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pour cold boiled water over the soup and add a spoonful of sour cream when serving.
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4. Kholodnik with Sorrel and Radishes
Source: ctc.ruAnother classic recipe for lovers of refreshing dishes.
You will need: 150 g sorrel, 1-2 bunches radishes, 3 cucumbers, 3 eggs, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch dill, 1.5 liters water, 200-250 g sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and chop sorrel. Simmer it for 5 minutes in boiling water. Thinly slice radishes and cucumbers, chop herbs, and boil and dice eggs beforehand. Mix everything together, pour cold water over it, season to taste, and add sour cream.
5. Kholodnik with Potatoes and Sausage
Source: receptisalatov.comIt will be even better if you add ice cubes to the kholodnik.
You will need: 500 g beets, 500 g boiled sausage, 500 g potatoes, 400 g cucumbers, 6 eggs, 40 g green onions, 50 g herbs, 2 liters kefir, 1 liter mineral water, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, eggs, and beets. Grate potatoes and beets on a coarse grater, chop all herbs, and dice the remaining ingredients finely. Pour kefir and mineral water over the kholodnik, and season to taste.
6. Kholodnik with Beet Greens
Source: postila.ruYoung beet greens are ideal for summer soups.
You will need: 3 beets, 1 bunch beet greens, 4 cucumbers, 4 eggs, 1 bunch herbs, 1/2 bunch green onions, 1.5 liters water, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake beets until tender, grate them on a coarse grater. Boil eggs separately. Dice eggs and cucumbers finely, and chop beet greens and all herbs. Season the kholodnik, pour cold water over it, and add lemon juice to taste. You can serve it with sour cream.
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7. Kholodnik with Chicken
Source: ohotamyasa.ruIt's best to boil all ingredients beforehand so they have time to cool.
You will need: 250 g chicken fillet, 2 beets, 3 potatoes, 3 cucumbers, 3 eggs, 1 bunch herbs, 1 liter water, 15 g mustard, 200 g sour cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil beets, potatoes, chicken, and eggs separately. Grate beets on a coarse grater, set aside egg yolks, and dice the remaining ingredients. Chop herbs and mix them with egg yolks, sour cream, mustard, and spices. Mix the other ingredients with this dressing, pour water over the kholodnik, and add lemon juice.
8. Kholodnik with Sorrel and Beef on Kefir
Source: pinterest.comFor a milder taste, dilute the kefir with mineral water.
You will need: 3 bunches sorrel, 200 g beef, 3 cucumbers, 4 eggs, 1 bunch radishes, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch herbs, 1.5-2 liters kefir.
Preparation: Boil beef and eggs until tender beforehand, cool, and dice finely. Slice cucumbers and radishes into thin strips or grate them. Chop sorrel and simmer it for 5 minutes in boiling water. Mix all ingredients and pour kefir over the kholodnik.
9. Kholodnik with Sorrel and Feta on Kefir
Source: menunedeli.ruA very original recipe for when you want something new.
You will need: 150 g sorrel, 200 g cucumbers, 5-6 radishes, 2 eggs, 100 g feta, 700 ml kefir, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Blend sorrel with oil and half of the kefir. Pour in the remaining kefir, add half of the feta, season, and blend again. Slice cucumbers into strips, and radishes into thin rounds. Boil and chop eggs, crumble the remaining feta. Pour the kefir dressing over the kholodnik and serve.
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10. Kholodnik with Beets and Sorrel
Source: dzen.ruIf you want to make the kholodnik more filling, slice some sausage or ham.
You will need: 400 g beets, 400 g cucumbers, 150-200 g sorrel, 6 eggs, 50 g green onions, 30 g dill, 30 g parsley, 1.5 tsp vinegar, 3-4 tsp mustard, spices, salt.
Preparation: Grate beets on a coarse grater, pour 2-3 liters of water over them, add vinegar and a spoonful of salt. Bring to a boil, simmer this broth for 10-15 minutes over low heat, and let it cool completely.
Boil and dice eggs. Dice cucumbers in the same way, and finely chop sorrel and all herbs. Mix all ingredients together, season, and dress with mustard. Pour the beet broth over the kholodnik and serve with sour cream.
11. Kholodnik with Canned Beans
Source: shefdonna.comRed or white beans without additives will work.
You will need: 500 g beets, 300 g cucumbers, 1 can canned beans, 5-6 eggs, 50 g dill, 50 g parsley, 1 liter kefir, 300 ml water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil beets and eggs beforehand. Dice all ingredients, chop herbs, and add canned beans without liquid. Pour kefir and water over the kholodnik, add lemon juice, and season to taste.
12. Kholodnik with Fried Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockFried mushrooms give kholodnik interesting and unusual notes.
You will need: 150 g beets, 200 g mushrooms, 150 g boiled sausage, 100 g cucumbers, 2 eggs, 1 bunch herbs, 1/2 bunch green onions, 500 ml kefir, 400 ml mineral water, spices.
Preparation: Boil beets, dice them, pour kefir and water over them. Season and refrigerate the resulting liquid. Cut mushrooms into small pieces and fry them until cooked. Boil and dice eggs. Dice cucumbers and sausage in the same way, chop herbs, and pour the beet infusion over the kholodnik.
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13. Kholodnik with Tomato and Corn
Source: pinterest.comA recipe for all lovers of unconventional flavors and combinations.
You will need: 2 beets, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 2 eggs, 6 tbsp canned corn, 1 bunch herbs, 1/2 bunch green onions, 500 ml mineral water, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil beets until tender and grate them. Separately grate cucumbers and tomatoes, chop herbs, and add corn. Pour cold mineral water over everything, season to taste, dress with sour cream, and serve with slices of boiled eggs.
14. Kholodnik with Beets and Lightly Salted Cucumbers
Source: cookpad.comFor variety, we suggest using soured milk instead of kefir.
You will need: 400 g beets, 300 g lightly salted cucumbers, 6 cloves garlic, 20 g dill, 600 ml soured milk, mineral water, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake beets. Slice them into thin strips along with the lightly salted cucumbers. Mince garlic and dill. If desired, add a few boiled eggs, diced. Pour soured milk over the kholodnik, season, and add mineral water to taste.
15. Kholodnik with Olives on Tan
Source: za-edoy.ruEven hostesses without special culinary skills can easily prepare it.
You will need: 2 beets, 3 potatoes, 3 cucumbers, 3 eggs, 2 handfuls of black or green olives, 1/2 bunch herbs, 1/2 bunch green onions, 1/3 lemon, 1-1.5 liters tan (yogurt drink).
Preparation: Boil beets, potatoes, and eggs. Dice all ingredients finely, chop herbs, and slice olives into rings. Season the kholodnik, pour tan over it, and add lemon juice.