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Nutritional Values
180kcal
3gProtein
20gCarbs
9gFat
5gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Biešu zupa
How to order / say it
Say it
Biešu zupa — [byeh-shoo zoo-pah]
Order
I'd like the Biešu zupa, please.
Locally
Es gribētu Biešu zupu, lūdzu.
Say locally
A refreshing cold beetroot soup often enjoyed in summer.
Why try it?
Biešu zupa captures the essence of seasonal flavors in Riga, celebrated for its vibrant color and refreshingly tangy taste perfect for Latvian summers.
How it tastes
The soup is sweet and slightly earthy with a tangy kick, often brightened by a swirl of sour cream. Its chilled nature makes it a refreshing starter on warm days.
Origin & History — first documented: 1905
Introduced in the early 1900s, Biešu zupa became a summer staple in Riga, taking advantage of locally grown beets and showcasing the city's appreciation for seasonal eating.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g beetroot
- 🥕 200 g cucumber
- 🥛 100 g sour cream
- 🌿 30 g dill
- 🍋 30 ml lemon juice
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🍯 10 g sugar
Method
- 1 Boil the beetroot until tender; cool and dice.
- 2 Chop cucumber and dill finely.
- 3 Mix beetroot, cucumber, and dill in a bowl.
- 4 Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.
- 5 Chill in refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
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