📍 Where this dish comes from: Warsaw · Old Town (Stare Miasto)
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Chłodnik is barszcz’s summer cousin — served cold rather than hot, built on a buttermilk or kefir base with fresh cucumber and dill folded through, and finished with a hard-boiled egg. It’s genuinely refreshing on a hot day, and needs nothing more than a good chill in the fridge.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets cooked and diced small
- 3 cups buttermilk or kefir
- 1 cucumber diced
- 4 radishes thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp chopped dill
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk, diced beets, cucumber, radishes, dill, chives, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, stirring well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Stir well before serving, as the beets tend to settle.
- Ladle into bowls and top each with a halved hard-boiled egg.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits
- Buttermilk or kefir provides beneficial probiotic compounds that support gut health.
- Beets provide folate and nitrates that support healthy blood flow.
- A refreshing, naturally hydrating soup well suited to warm weather.