Best treat for a hot day: Cold beet soup (chlodnik)

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This recipe comes from Poland where we eat a lot of beets. I created my own version based on the ingredients that are available in Canada. For this recipe I used all local ingredients since everything is in season right now.

Beets are very nutritious and in spite that it is one of the veggies that is rarely eaten by many Canadians.  Since it is very rich in fibre, protein, iron,  it should show up on many more plates more often. Beets are so versatile that in Poland we eat them raw, cooked, cold and warm, in desserts and juices.

Cold Beet Soup

1 bunch of beet roots with greens (look for ones with fresh and crunchy greens)

2c water

3T lemon juice or 2T vinegar 

3-4 garlic loves, crashed

3 scallions, finely chopped

1 cucumber, take seeds out and finely chop

1 bunch of radishes, finely chopped 

1 bunch of fresh dill

2c Greek yoghurt ( I use full fat but it is up to you)

1. Chop finely beet roots and beet greens. Then put them in a pot with water, lemon juice and garlic. Cook them on a low medium heat for about 40 min or until beet roots are tender.

2. Let beet soup cool at room temperature. 

3. Add yoghurt and all chopped ingredients. Mix well and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

4. Serve by itself or with sliced boiled egg.

5. Enjoy!