Aukstā Biešu Zupa

Name: Aukstā Biešu Zupa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latvian
Ingredients: 4 medium beets, boiled and cooled; 500ml kefir; 250ml sour cream; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1 cucumber, diced; 4 small potatoes, boiled and diced; Fresh dill, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; Salt and white pepper; Ice cubes for serving

Aukstā biešu zupa (OWK-stah BEE-eh-shoo ZOO-pah)

Cold Beet Soup

⏱ Prep Time 20 min + chilling

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 178 kcal

A vibrant magenta chilled soup of grated beets in tangy kefir, topped with hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, and fresh dill.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 9.0g

Carbs 22.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

grater large bowl pot for eggs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: fresh dill, sour cream swirl, sliced egg

Accompaniments: boiled potatoes, rye bread

Ingredients

4 medium beets, boiled and cooled
500ml kefir
250ml sour cream
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
4 small potatoes, boiled and diced
Fresh dill, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and white pepper
Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

1
Peel and coarsely grate the cooled boiled beets into a large bowl.
2
Whisk kefir and sour cream together until smooth. Pour over grated beets.
3
Season with salt and white pepper. Stir well.
4
Refrigerate at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
5
Ladle into bowls. Top each with diced cucumber, chopped egg, boiled potato, green onions, and dill.
6
Add an ice cube to each bowl to keep it cold. Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

In Latvia, the arrival of cold beet soup season signals the true start of summer — no Latvian would eat it in winter.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
large bowl
pot for eggs

Garnishing

fresh dill, sour cream swirl, sliced egg

Accompaniments

boiled potatoes, rye bread

The Story Behind Aukstā Biešu Zupa

Cold beet soup is the quintessential Latvian summer dish, a refreshing counterpoint to the heavy winter cuisine. Beets have been a cornerstone of Baltic agriculture for centuries, and this chilled preparation transforms them into a cooling, nourishing meal perfect for long summer days.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed summer lunch 📜 Origins: Traditional

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