Cold Borscht with Cucumber and Radish

Cold Borscht with Cucumber and Radish is a refreshing and healthy summer soup that is perfect for hot days. This dish is a classic Eastern European recipe that is made with beets, cucumbers, radishes, and sour cream. It is a great way to use up fresh produce from your garden or local farmers market.

To make Cold Borscht with Cucumber and Radish, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 medium beets, peeled and grated
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 4 radishes, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish

To serve 4 people, you can use the following composition of ingredients:

- 1 medium beet, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 radish, sliced
- 1/4 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
To start, cook the grated beets, onion, and garlic in a large pot with the vegetable broth until the beets are tender. Let the mixture cool, then blend it until smooth. Add the diced cucumber, sliced radish, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the blended mixture and stir well. Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
The appearance of Cold Borscht with Cucumber and Radish is a beautiful deep pink color with contrasting green and white vegetables. The taste is tangy and refreshing, with a slight sweetness from the beets and a creamy texture from the sour cream. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a summer dinner party.
Type of this dish: Cold soup
3 main ingredients: Beets, Cucumbers, Radishes