Cholodnik | Guest Recipes | Nigella's Recipes | Nigella Lawson

Cholodnik | Guest Recipes | Nigella's Recipes | Nigella Lawson

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Discover the refreshing Cholodnik soup—savor its vibrant magenta color and perfect balance of flavors. Perfect for summer, it's easy to prepare ahead. Serves 6-8.

Keywords

  • Egg Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Recipe
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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts cold water
  • kosher salt
  • a bunch of beets (with greens attached)
  • granulated sugar
  • 1 cup smetana or European-style sour cream
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 4 pickling or Persian cucumbers (peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill

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