Lithuanian Saltibarsciai (Cold Beet Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
1 pound beets, peeled and shredded
1 large English cucumber - peeled, quartered, and sliced
1/4 cup minced chives
1 bunch fresh dill, minced

Preparation

Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover the eggs with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes; drain. Cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop the eggs.
Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl; add the eggs, beets, cucumber, chives, and dill. Stir gently to combine. Chill in refrigerator for 1 full day before serving.