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Aukstā zupa
(Latvian Beet Soup)
Aukstā zupa is a refreshing Latvian cold soup with an unusual, deep pink color. It is made with beets, cucumbers, kefir, hard-boiled eggs, and milk sausage. Greens such as dill and scallions are essential, and most people also enjoy the soup with a dash of vinegar.
All of the ingredients are mixed together, seasoned with salt and pepper, and the soup is then left in the refrigerator until well-chilled. It's recommended to serve the soup with a few slices of dark bread on the side. Aukstā zupa is a seasonal dish, so it's practically impossible to find it in restaurants during winter, but most places have the soup on their menus in summer.
WHERE TO EAT The best Aukstā zupa in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Miles From Milan and 2 other food critics.
"This bright pink beetroot soup is popular amongst the Baltic region. Made from beetroot, kefir, potato, cucumber, onions and topped with boiled egg and dill, it was served cold which makes it perfect for a warm day. I was no huge fan of beetroot but after trying this soup, I completely changed my mind. It was also the first time that I’ve had kefir in a soup. I recommend you try it out if you are in Latvia as you probably won’t find this soup anywhere else."
