Bog billbery. These berries look rather like blueberries but are not as nice.

Wild blueberry

Bog whortleberries. These look rather like blueberries but are not as nice.

A vibrant-coloured beetroot soup with soured cream (US: cultured sour cream) sometimes made with meat broth or kvass. Traditionally a version without meat broth is served on Christmas Eve.

Beetroot soup made from young grated beetroot and finely chopped beet leaves, soured cream (US: cultured sour cream) and hard boiled egg.

A cold sweet and sour soup made from beetroot leaves, spinach and sorrel with a garnish of cucumber. It can be served with small pieces of poached fish such as sturgeon or salmon.