Comments on: Easy and Healthy Cold Beet Soup

By: Jacqui McCormick

Jacqui McCormick — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:05:39 +0000

I tried this soup in Latvia last week for the first time! It was made with pickled beets and was delicious! Can’t wait to try to make it myself …. 10/10 for flavour! Loved it! 😊

By: Ilona Currie

Ilona Currie — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:02:36 +0000

I am Lithuanian and we never use pickled beets for this soup. It is so perfect for the hot Louisiana summers! Lithanians often eat it with hot boiled potatoes and bacon or pancetta bits.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:30:51 +0000

My daughter asked me to make this recipe for dinner, and I have to admit – I was a little hesitant. I barely like beets and I’ve never heard of kefir so it was definitely an adventure creating this soup, but I was wonderfully surprised by how delicious it turned out. Thank you so much for sharing!

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:12:39 +0000

In reply to Dana. Aww, thank you! I was actually pretty bummed that the soup didn't turn out too pink. I'm not even sure why as it's usually much pinker and my next batch was also a bit more intense. But I also loved the delicate colour of the soup

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:57:23 +0000

I love the presentation of this soup, Julia! It’s so different from any other beet soups I’ve seen, which are always a bright pool of fuchsia. Which is also pretty! But this is prettier because you can see all of the textures and ingredients!

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:21:41 +0000

In reply to Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen. Thank you so much! This soup is delicious! I love it in the summer

By: Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen

Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:39:34 +0000

I love this concept! What a beautiful soup and a great healthy lunch idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:02:59 +0000

I am in Latvija now and this soup is ALWAYS made with marinated (pickled) beets. While you might get the color right with boiled beets, the flavor of the soup will not be the same at all. In the USA you can buy pickled beets in the can but you will have to grate or chop them yourself.

By: Imagelicious

Imagelicious — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 11:04:50 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Yes, I bake beets now. I try to bake more than I need and then keep them in the fridge for later. Haven't made this soup in a few years now. Time to change that!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 22:23:11 +0000

Try baking the beets rather than boiling them. Also, make it a day in advance to let the flavors really meld. My grandmother used to make this for me when I was a kid. I forgot about it until I went to Riga on holiday. So good!!