ROASTED BEET BORSCHT

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound beets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups chicken stock, heated
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Scrub the beets and put them on a large piece of aluminum foil; season with salt and pepper, add 3 thyme sprigs, and drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until the beets are tender, about 1 hour. Set aside. When the beets are cool enough to handle but still warm, slip off their skins, and chop them into large chunks.
In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Put in the onion, carrots, garlic, and remaining 3 thyme sprigs and cook until softened and just starting to color, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs. Put the chopped beets into a blender and add the cooked vegetables and most of the stock. Blend until smooth, add more stock if the puree is too thick. Add the vinegar and honey; season with salt and pepper. Blend again to incorporate flavors. Borscht can be served hot or cold.
To make the garnish, grate the apple on the large holes of a box grater and mix in the dill. Serve in bowls, garnished with a big dollop of sour cream and topped with the apple and dill mixture.

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Malak Junaid

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Delicious! I love the combination of roasted beets and cabbage in this soup. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.

Patricia Fullwood

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The borscht turned out great! I used golden beets instead of red and it gave the soup a beautiful golden-orange color. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the roasted beets added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and som

UERIJANDJA HANGE

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This Roasted Beet Borscht recipe was an absolute delight! The vibrant color of the beets and the earthy flavor of the vegetables came together perfectly. I followed the recipe closely and found it easy to execute. The soup was rich and comforting, wi

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