SUMMER BORSCHT
Borscht originated in Eastern Europe and is an incredibly versatile soup. This variation, served cold, is fantastic in hot weather.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add beets, and boil until beets are fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Drain beets, reserving cooking water, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Rub off skins.
- Heat olive oil in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Coarsely chop 1 1/2 carrots, and add to stockpot. Add leek, salt, and pepper. Coarsely chop half of the dill, and add to stockpot. Cook until carrots are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Cut beets into 1-inch chunks, and add to stockpot. Add wine, 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid, and chicken stock. Let simmer until broth is flavorful, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the stockpot from heat, and transfer hot soup to a large bowl. Set bowl in ice-water bath to cool; skim off any fat.
- Using the small hole of a box grater, grate remaining 1/2 carrot and cucumber. Serve soup with a dollop of creme fraiche, garnished with grated carrot, grated cucumber, and remaining fresh dill. Give each serving a splash of red-wine vinegar, if desired.
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Huzaifa Siddique
[email protected]This is the best summer borscht recipe I've ever tried.
Ahmad Saleem
[email protected]This borscht is so good, I could eat it every day!
Sithembele Phakathi
[email protected]I've been making this borscht for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aqib Shahbaz
[email protected]This borscht is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Rehan Rajput
[email protected]I love that this borscht is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Tim Mills
[email protected]This borscht is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Zama Graig
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to borscht recipe.
RaseL Farazy fun club
[email protected]This borscht is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a summer detox.
Umar Zaman Zaman
[email protected]I love the addition of fresh herbs to this borscht. It really brightens up the flavor.
marlie martinez
[email protected]This is the best borscht I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful.
Malitha Thikshana
[email protected]I made this borscht for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Lokesh Lamichhane
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
brooj Mohammed
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors of this borscht. It's so inviting and makes me want to dig in.
Bimal Xettri
[email protected]This summer borscht recipe is a keeper! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.