CHILLED GREEN BORSCHT

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Chilled Green Borscht image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 leeks
2 onions, peeled
2 carrots, broken into a few pieces
4 ribs celery
4 cloves garlic
6 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks, about 2 1/2 pounds
4 large potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dice
3 golden beets, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 pound fresh lima beans, shelled to make 1 cup
3 zucchini, about 1 pound, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise in 1/4-inch slices
2 heads green-leaf lettuce, shredded
2 cups sorrel
Greens from 3 beets, chopped
3/4 cup dill-pickle juice
1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • For the stock, wash the leeks by trimming their ends, slicing them lengthwise in quarters and separating and rinsing each layer under cold water. Put them in a large pot along with the other ingredients, cover with 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, until only a 1/2 gallon of liquid remains. Remove from the heat, strain and discard the solids.
  • For the soup, melt the butter in a large pan. Wash the leeks thoroughly; trim so only the white part remains; julienne and soften them in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring, about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beets and continue to cook, stirring, 5 minutes; then add the lima beans and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Add the zucchini, lettuce, sorrel and beet greens, cover with the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add 1/2 cup of the pickle juice and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add 1/8 cup of the dill and cool in the refrigerator. Before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of pickle juice, the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining dill. Serve chilled with a dollop of sour cream in each bowl. (The borscht can be made several days ahead.)

Risenga Cosnat
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This soup was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sami Zargar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I think I might try adding some more spices next time.


Gamimg with Hridoy
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This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred it if it had been thinner and more flavorful.


Uzbek Uzbek
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again.


FSS
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a mix of red and golden beets and it was beautiful. The soup was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of the dill. I will definitely be making this again.


Deidra Bendyk
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I'm a big fan of beets and this soup did not disappoint! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rinad Mohamed
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


krishna Op1233
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I think I might try adding some more spices next time.


Quincy Den Go Escarda
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This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit too thick. I think I would have preferred it if it had been thinner and more flavorful.


Josh do stuff Hutchinson
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again.


Falguni Ansari
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a mix of red and golden beets and it was beautiful. The soup was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of the dill. I will definitely be making this again.


Royal Nirajan
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this soup was amazing! The sweetness of the beets was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the kefir. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Asobie
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This was a delicious and refreshing soup! I made it for a summer party and it was a hit. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.