Heatwave? Cold Soup Recipe from Sergey Manenkov

Yugra is once again experiencing heat above +30°C (86°F). Residents are struggling — they want to stay in air-conditioned rooms and eat something refreshing. Beloyarsky District Head Sergey Manenkov recently shared a recipe for a cold soup. It will come in handy on hot days.

Kholodnik (cold beet soup) is a tasty alternative to okroshka. To make it, you will need 4 small beets, 4 fresh cucumbers, 4 eggs, green onions, dill, and a lemon.

«I peeled four small beets, took out finely chopped beet greens from the freezer. I boiled four eggs, picked four cucumbers from the greenhouse. I cut the beets into small cubes and put them in a bowl. I cut off a third of a lemon and slice it. And now, before adding the beets to boiling water, I add the lemon pieces. Do you know why? So that the beets don»t lose their color,« said Manenkov.

The beets, cut into small pieces, need to be boiled until tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers into small cubes, then chop the green onions and dill. Carefully chop the eggs. Place all the ingredients in a deep bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator.

Add a third of a spoonful of salt and the beet greens to the boiling beets. Let it boil for another 5-7 minutes. Then remove the pot with the beet broth, let it cool first, then also put it in the refrigerator.

Then put the egg-cucumber mixture into a deep plate, pour the beet broth over it, add sour cream, and the kholodnik is ready.

«Believe me, this will be a very vitamin-rich dish, very healthy,» assured Sergey Manenkov. «Delicious, finger-licking good!»

Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor (Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) of Yugra spoke about a useful product — spinach. And we prepared 3 recipes with it. It will take very little time to prepare. Also in summer you can make homemade ice cream.