Polish Cold Beet Soup Chlodnik Food

CHLODNIK (COLD BEET SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND POTATOES )

Steps:

• Grate the beets; place in an earthenware container with 2 tablespoons of vinegar; let marinate one hour.
• 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.
• 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.
• Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of sugar; cook 10 minutes longer.
• Drain the beets, reserving the cooking liquid.
• While the beets are cooking, bringing alarge pot of water to a boil.
• Peel the shrimp; place into boiling water and cook until they are pink (do NOT overcook).
• Drain and chop coarsely.
• 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.
• Season with pepper, salt and ½ teaspoons sugar, cover and refrigerate for two hours.
• Pour into serving bowls, sprinkle each with dill fronds and chopped hard-boiled eggs, and garnish with lemon slices if desired.