Wednesday 11 July 2012

Borscht

Borscht

Serves 6


Ingredients:


900g/2lb large raw beetroot

225g/8oz onion, diced

225g/8oz leeks, sliced

2 celery sticks, chopped

50g/2oz butter

600ml/1pt chicken stock

1 bay leaf

150ml/5fl oz soured cream

Salt and freshly ground

Black pepper



Preparation Method:

Boil the beetroot whole in salted water for 15 minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water. Peel and cut into 2.5cm/1in chunks.

In a frying pan, gently sweat the onion, leek and celery in the butter until softened. Add the beetroot, stock and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, skim the surface, reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Discard the bay leaf, and puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Return to a clean pan, season and bring back to the simmer. Remove from the heat, stir in the sour cream and serve.

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