Chlodnik (Polish Cold Beetroot Soup)
A bright pink, chilled soup of beetroot, kefir, cucumber and dill. Cooling, tangy and gorgeous on a hot day.
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.69 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, cool in cold water, peel and halve them.
8 min - 2
Mix the kefir and cold water in a large bowl. Stir in the grated beetroot, cucumber, radishes, spring onions and half of the dill.
- 3
Add the lemon juice and salt. Taste and adjust. The soup should be sweet, tangy and bright pink.
- 4
Chill for at least 1 hour.
60 min - 5
Serve in cold bowls with half a boiled egg and a sprinkle of dill on each.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.