CLEAR SUMMER BORSCHT
Borscht, an Eastern European beet soup, carries with it strong associations of dark, ceaseless Russian winters. But this glistening borscht is meant to be served cold, at the height of summer. Light, lemony and infused with garlic, the soup is utterly refreshing, even thirst-quenching. If you enrich it with yogurt, the color will be dark pink. If you don't, it will be a clear, dark red.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the beets, water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a soup pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice, remaining salt, and sugar and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the garlic.
- Allow to cool, then cover and chill (you can speed this process by transferring the soup to a bowl and placing the bowl in an ice bath). Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove the garlic cloves.
- Place 2 tablespoons yogurt, if desired, into the center of chilled soup bowls. Ladle in the soup. Garnish with diced cucumber and minced dill or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 905 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
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Neba Yohannes1
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The vegetables were all cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and tangy. I especially loved the addition of the fresh dill. Will definitely be making
NGP Kruxus
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit too sour. I think it would have been better with less vinegar. Otherwise, it was a great soup and I would definitely make it again.
julfikar jewel
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory. The vegetables are all cooked perfectly, and the broth is flavorful and tangy. I especially love the addition of the fresh dill. Will definitely be making this again!
Clare Hallett
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the beets was balanced out by the sourness of the vinegar, and the dill added a nice fresh flavor. Overall, I thought this was a great soup and I would definitely
Obiagwu Innocent
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover beets, carrots, and potatoes, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up. The soup was delicious and healthy, and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetab
Klaar Vir
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The vegetables were all cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and tangy. I especially loved the addition of the fresh dill. Will definitely be making
Vincent Obama
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit too sour. I think it would have been better with less vinegar. Otherwise, it was a great soup and I would definitely make it again.
Both John
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory. The vegetables are all cooked perfectly, and the broth is flavorful and tangy. I especially love the addition of the fresh dill. Will definitely be making this again!
Elimase Banda
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the beets was balanced out by the sourness of the vinegar, and the dill added a nice fresh flavor. Overall, I thought this was a great soup and I would definitely
raazi arsh
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover beets, carrots, and potatoes, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up. The soup was delicious and healthy, and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetab
Dinesh Karki
[email protected]This clear summer borscht is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The vegetables are all fresh and flavorful, and the broth is light and tangy. I especially loved the addition of fresh dill, which really brightened up the di
Todd Kaple
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The vegetables were all cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and tangy. I especially loved the addition of the fresh dill. Will definitely be making
umairhammad khan
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning, and I think it would have been better with some meat or fish added to it. Overall, it was an okay soup, but I wouldn't make it again.
De Son
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great soup with lots of fresh vegetables. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less vinegar next time.
HASNAAT Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of borscht, but this clear summer borscht is a game-changer. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are incredible. I especially love the addition of the fresh herbs. Will definitely be making this again!
Renata Malvessi
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer soup! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's always a different soup. Highly recommend!
Shasta Bartleson
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the hard-boiled eggs and sour cream. Will definitely be making this again!
IcyRose
[email protected]I've been making this clear summer borscht for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's a light and healthy soup that's perfect for a summer meal.
Hazel Winner
[email protected]This clear summer borscht recipe is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The vegetables are all fresh and flavorful, and the broth is light and tangy. I especially loved the addition of fresh dill, which really brightened up