Kholodnyk

Name: Kholodnyk
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 medium red beets, peeled, grated; 1 medium russet potato, peeled, diced; 2 cups kefir; 1 English cucumber, diced; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, chopped; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt

Kholodnyk is a chilled Ukrainian summer soup of boiled beets, cucumber, radish, and egg in kefir, finished with fresh dill and green onion. Plan ahead: chill the soup at least 2 hours before serving.

70 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

UkrainianSoupStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-Free

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Ingredients

2 medium red beets, peeled, grated
1 medium russet potato, peeled, diced
2 cups kefir
1 English cucumber, diced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Hard-boil 2 large eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel, and chop. Boil 2 medium peeled, grated red beets in water until tender, about 40 minutes. Boil 1 medium peeled, diced russet potato separately until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool both, then peel and dice the potato and grate the beets.
2

Place the grated beets and diced potato in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups kefir and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then season with 1 tsp salt.
3

Add 1 diced English cucumber, 4 thinly sliced radishes, 2 hard-boiled, chopped large eggs, 4 sliced green onions, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Stir to combine.
4

Chill the soup at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust the salt before serving cold.

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What is Kholodnyk?

Kholodnyk is a chilled Ukrainian summer soup of boiled beets, cucumber, radish, and egg in kefir, finished with fresh dill and green onion. Plan ahead: chill the soup at least 2 hours before serving. This reference files it under Ukrainian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How long does Kholodnyk take?

As written, 70 minutes: 25 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is Kholodnyk vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups kefir and 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, chopped. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

Does Kholodnyk contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Kholodnyk?

Refrigerate Kholodnyk for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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