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"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Cold Pink Borscht in a Glass Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 1 1/2 pounds of beets
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 2 large shallots, peeled and sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 3 cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup whole milk yogurt
• chopped fresh dill or chives (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Peel and slice beets and place in large saucepan with 8 cups of water
add garlic, shallots, bay leaf, coriander, cloves, cayenne, sugar, vinegar, oil and salt
bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until beets are tender.

Check the seasoning of the broth, it should be distinctly sweet, sour, peppery and flavorful Add salt or pepper if needed.

Let cool

Remove the bay leaf

Puree the soup in a blender

Chill until cold

Just before serving whisk in the yogurt.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a splash of vinegar if necessary
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
serve in a martini glass

 

 

 

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