MAMA LEAH'S JEWISH KITCHEN COLD BEET BORSCHT

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My name is Leah, but I am not "Mama Leah" Mama Leah is a New York Jewish woman who has a restaurant and a cookbook, I believe. Cold Beet Borscht is a staple of Eastern European Jewish food. All recipes vary, each offering a little something different. This one is served cold with a hot potato in it. Truly meatless for those vegetarian folks.. The unique blend of hot and cold is something different, that I enjoy. Also splendid on a hot day. (Came from Mama Leah's Jewish Kitchen" hint: wear old clothes or an apron when preparing beets! THEY STAIN!

Provided by Viking Knitter

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
8 large beets (canned okay)
1/2 cup sugar
1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1/2 cup lemon juice (or juice of 4 fresh lemons)
6 small potatoes (I prefer red-skinned)
sour cream

Steps:

  • Boil water in stock pot.
  • To prepare beets: Wash beets well, scrubbing away dirt and sand.
  • Trim the root and stem ends and discard.
  • Cut in large (2-3 inch) slices.
  • Add to water: beets, onion, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.
  • Boil 1 hour, let beets cool and peel.
  • Chop coarsely in food processor, and return to broth.
  • Place pot in refrigerator until cold.
  • 1/2 hour before serving: boil and peel potatoes, drain and place one in each serving bowl.
  • Ladle cold borscht over hot potatoes and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 923.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 3.6

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