Lithuanian Chilly Beet Soup (often known as Šaltibarščiai) with kefir (or Yogurt), roasted beets, contemporary cucumber, boiled eggs, dill and chives. Straightforward, fast and filling chilly soup for a scorching summer time day.
Right now I’m sharing with you my model the stunning Lithuanian Chilly Beet Soup (additionally referred to as Šaltibarščiai). This soup is fairly just like the Bulgarian Chilly cucumber soup, referred to as Tarator with a number of noticeable variations. The principle star of the Lithuanian chilly soup is the mixture of kefir (a fermented milk drink just like yogurt) and beets (generally even pickled beets are used). Enhanced by various different components, this chilly soup wins the worth for finest chilly (fast) summer time soup in my family.
TRADITIONAL VERSION of this soup generally requires potatoes on the aspect, which isn’t a nasty thought. Additionally they manner beetroot is cooked (or generally its simply grated) is one other variation that relies on private preferences and area of preparation. Personally, I like my beets air fried as a result of it’s a fast hands-free and not-so-hot method to make them throughout summer time months. Nonetheless, roasted or boiled, even pickled beets are good too.
Components and Substitutions
- Beets – boiled, roasted or pickled beets work nicely right here. Even sautéed beet leaves will improve the style of the soup. Favor beets when they’re roasted within the oven or air fried, subsequently that is the model I’ll be sharing beneath at present
- Kefir yogurt – or plain Greek Yogurt as substitute work splendidly nicely
- Contemporary cucumber – at all times a sensible choice, nonetheless pickled can even work, particularly mixed with pickled beets
- Dill– I like to recommend utilizing contemporary dill for deeper taste
- Boiled eggs – peeled and sliced or chopped
- Salt to style for beets
- Chives – for garnish, or spring onions, finely minced
- Vegetable oil for air frying/roasting the beets
cook dinner Lithuanian Chilly Beet Soup?
1st: Boil the eggs, roast/air fry chopped beets with some oil, salt and dill.
2nd: Chop eggs, mix with roasted beets, kefir yogurt and all different components. Combine nicely and serve garnished with some chopped boiled eggs and chives.
What to serve with Lithuanian chilly beets soup?
An ideal addition to this chilly beets soup appears a refreshing salad or a fast aspect meal with veggies (particularly on a scorching summer time day).
Lithuanian Chilly Beet Soup
Lithuanian Chilly Beet Soup (often known as Šaltibarščiai) with kefir (or Yogurt), roasted beets, contemporary cucumber, boiled eggs, dill and chives. Straightforward, fast and filling chilly soup for any scorching day.
- 500 g contemporary beetroot, chopped and air fried/roasted
- 2 tbsp. dill, contemporary/dried
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 500 ml kefir Yogurt, or Plain Greek Yogurt
- 3 eggs, onerous boiled
- 1 small cucumbers, chopped
- 2 tbsp. chives
- salt to style
Roast/Air Fry Beets
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Peel pores and skin off beets, chop in small items. Combine with oil, pinch of salt and 1 tbsp. of dill. Air fry/roast within the oven/ on baking paper till cooked, however barely crispy -approx. 15- 20 minutes in my air fryer.
Chilly Soup
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Chop cucumber and mix with kefir in a big bowl. Add 2 chopped boiled eggs, roasted beets, remainder of the dill and salt. Serve in a bowl with some chives and chopped (final) egg non high.
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