Chlodnik (Cold Beet Soup With Shrimp and Potatoes ) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A slightly new take on the Polish classic-and SO pretty. Ingredients:
1 lb beet |
1 lb raw shrimp |
8 cups water |
1 cup sour cream |
4 tablespoons chopped dill |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh |
1 sliced lemon |
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar |
4 green onions |
4 radishes |
3 hard-boiled eggs |
3 potatoes |
2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Grate the beets; place in an earthenware container with 2 tablespoons of vinegar; let marinate one hour.
2. Peel and cut the vegetables (except the beets) into small dice; cook the diced potatoes in boiling water with a pinch of salt, drain and reserve.
3. Place the beets in a saucepan and cover with 8 cups of water; bring to the boil; reduce the heat and let cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of sugar; cook 10 minutes longer.
5. Drain the beets, reserving the cooking liquid.
6. While the beets are cooking, bringing alarge pot of water to a boil.
7. Peel the shrimp; place into boiling water and cook until they are pink (do NOT overcook).
8. Drain and chop coarsely.
9. Place the beet cooking liquid into a bowl, whisk in the sour cream, add the beets, radish, green onion, cucumber, potatoes, shrimp, lemon juice, dill and the remaining tablespoon of vinegar.
10. Season with pepper, salt and 1/2 teaspoons sugar, cover and refrigerate for two hours.
11. Pour into serving bowls, sprinkle each with dill fronds and chopped hard-boiled eggs, and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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