MUSHROOM AND BEET BORSCHT
This lighter, vegetarian version of hot borscht has the depth of flavor that a meaty backdrop provides, without overpowering the winelike, heady flavor of the beets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place dried mushrooms in a bowl and pour on 3 cups boiling water. Let sit 30 minutes, then strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl. Squeeze mushrooms over the strainer to extract any remaining flavorful liquid. Rinse mushrooms in several changes of water, and chop.
- While mushrooms are soaking, combine beets, sliced garlic and 1 quart of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove beets from water using a slotted spoon or skimmer and transfer to a bowl; allow to cool until you can handle them. Cut into small dice or into julienne (about 1/4-inch wide by 1 inch long). Add enough of the broth from the beets to the mushroom broth to make 6 cups combined broth.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt and the minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add white mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms begin to sweat. Add chopped dried mushrooms, the 6 cups combined mushroom and beet broth, the simmered beets and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add chopped beet greens and simmer another 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove bouquet garni, stir in chopped parsley and serve, garnishing each bowl with a generous dollop of yogurt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Shelia Godwin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly.
SandrA Mohabeer
[email protected]I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
M.S GrooOOO
[email protected]This was a really good soup. I especially liked the way the mushrooms and beets worked together to create a rich and flavorful broth.
Tokelo Micheal Rampoulo
[email protected]I've never had borscht before, but this was a great introduction. It was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Luciano
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I especially liked the way the dill and sour cream added a nice tang to the soup.
Brenda Burney
[email protected]This was an excellent soup! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. It was hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Esraa Muhamed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this soup was really good. The beets were cooked perfectly and they didn't have that earthy flavor that I usually don't like.
ashraf afridi
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Tadiwa Bontsibokae
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tony Moran
[email protected]This was a really good soup. I especially liked the way the mushrooms and beets played off of each other. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hamzyy Hamzyy
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite soups. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
IMLQ JAM
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Stephanie Simpson
[email protected]I loved this borscht! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I especially liked the addition of the horseradish, which gave it a nice kick.
Keyanna Scott
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Ram Narayan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this borscht changed my mind. The sweetness of the beets balanced out the sourness of the tomatoes, and the mushrooms added a savory depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Evelina Eremeeva
[email protected]This borscht was absolutely delicious! The earthy flavors of the mushrooms and beets blended perfectly, and the addition of the dill and sour cream gave it a lovely tang. I will definitely be making this again.