SIMPLE BORSCHT

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This is a simple and easy recipe for Borscht, from Classic Conran, Plain, Simple and Satisfying Food. There are many good Borscht recipes, this recipe creates a thinner but very flavourful soup which is sweet but still has that great earthy flavour. This is a great soup both hot and cold. Garnish with a swirl of soured cream or plain yogurt and some chopped chives

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup beetroot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon caster sugar
4 cups beef stock
salt and pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pan over a gentle heat and slowly sweat the beet root, onion, carrot and garlic, turning the vegetables over in the butter.
  • Add the sugar and stock to the pan, season with a few grinds of pepper, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for about 40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Using a blender, blend the soup until it is entirely smooth, then add the lemon juice and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 857.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4.1

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