Borscht #2
Borscht is a delicious beet soup traditionally served in Eastern Europe. Learn how to make borscht with this recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb raw beetroot
- 2 medium sized onions skinned and chopped
- 4 pint seasoned beef stock
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 floz dry sherry
- soured cream chives for seasoning
Instructions
- Grate the beetroot coarsely and put it together with the onion in a pan with the stock.
- Bring to the boil and simmer without a lid for 45 minutes.
- Strain and add the lemon juice and sherry. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve either chilled well or hot with a whirl of soured cream and chopped chives
Calories: 852 kcal
Carbohydrates: 145 g
Protein: 56 g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 4557 mg
Potassium: 7233 mg
Fiber: 32 g
Sugar: 90 g
Vitamin A: 343 IU
Vitamin C: 78 mg
Calcium: 375 mg
Iron: 14 mg