BIG APPLE BORSCHT

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Posted for a cooking game where chefs travel the world by cooking and tasting recipes from different countries. Prep time includes 2 hours and 30 minutes of chilling time.

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 clove(s) garlic, crushed with flat side of a large knife
3 pound(s) red beets, peeled and quartered
2 - english cucumbers, peeled and diced
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
2 cup(s) orange juice
1 - lime, juiced
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
2 tablespoon(s) dill pickles, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a large pot and add onion and garlic, sauteing them until they are translucent. Add beets and cucumber, and cover with 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.
  • Add orange juice and blend with an immersion blender, or in batches in a conventional blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in lime juice and chill.
  • Spoon into serving bowls, garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with dill pickle.

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