Belarusian Soups

Żurek is a traditional soup characterized by its distinctively sour taste, which comes from sour leavening, or the fermentation of bread and rye flour. The soup also contains meats such as sausages, bacon, or ham, and vegetables such as potatoes a... READ MORE

Khaladnik is a cold beet soup that has been a staple of Belarusian cuisine since the late 18th century. It is made with boiled beets mixed with kefir, cucumbers, spring onions, and dill. The soup is traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream... READ MORE

Poliŭka is the general term for traditional soups in Belarus. The word soup was only borrowed by the country's nobility from the Germans around the 18th century, even though local recipes had been documented much earlier. Historically, a ... READ MORE