A bisque-like cold soup, this Gluten Free Summer Borscht is a really delicious and nutritious summer recipe choice. A sour soup, originating in Eastern Europe with a beetroot base that gives your bowl a pinkish punch.
My recipe includes diced cucumber, scallions and fresh dill to fill the gaps and I also add a unique sour cream, which most recipes don’t have. Not your typical first course, but definitely worth giving your guests a hint of culture!
To make Summer Borscht, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot of boiling water with salt, cook the beetroots, uncovered for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Remove beets into a bowl with a slotted-spoon and allow to cool then drain the cooking liquid through a sieve, into a separate bowl and allot to cool too.
In a large bowl mix 1½ cups of the cooking liquid, chicken stock, sour cream, yoghurt, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper, together.
Once beetroots have cooled, peel the skin off with a small knife or vegetable peeler and your hands. Chop the peeled beets to a medium dice.
Add the beets, cucumber, scallions and fresh dill to the soup and mix well.
Cover the soup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight, to chill.
Season to taste and serve cold and an extra dollop of sour cream on top and a sprig of fresh dill for garnishing.
Try this Summer Borscht soup for a twist and surprising, sour soup starter. It’s also a delicious detox option to keep stocked in your fridge. Let us know your thoughts on this unique recipe and tag #cookmerecipes in your pictures, posts and pages on social media!
This borscht is superb! Tasted just like my grandma's. Simple joy!
So tasty, kids loved it!
Esta receta de borscht es de lo mejor. La frescura de los ingredientes me recordó a los veranos en casa de mi abuela. Hice esta sopa para unos amigos y se quedaron encantados. Definitivamente la haré de nuevo
This is so great. I made the borscht for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The beetroot's flavor really comes through, complemented by the fresh dill. It was a hit, and I felt proud introducing this unique dish to my loved ones.
Flavorful and refreshing!
I made this Summer Borscht for a family picnic, and wow, it was a hit! The beets gave it such a cool color, and the sour cream added a nice twist. Everyone was asking for the recipe. So easy to whip up on a hot day!
Simply outstanding delish!
I made this Gluten Free Summer Borscht for my family during a hot day, and it was a big hit! The fresh cucumber and dill added such a refreshing taste. My kids enjoyed the pink color too! It's simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Definitely a summer favorite!
Superb!
Loved the fresh flavors!
I tried this borscht at a picnic and it was a hit! So refreshing and easy to make.
Tried this Gluten Free Summer Borscht recipe last weekend and it was a hit at my BBQ! So simple to whip up. The beets and cucumber gave it such a refreshing vibe. Reminded me of my grandma’s cooking back in the day. Def recommend for a little twist in summer meals.
I loved making this Gluten Free Summer Borscht for a family gathering. My kids were curious about the pink color, and they ended up loving it. It was easy to make and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. A perfect summer dish that brought us all together.
This borscht was incredble. I made it for a summer picnic, and everyone loved it. The fresh ingredients really stand out. I never thought I'd enjoy beetroot this much.
Thank you, Nina!
Perfect for this Summer!
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