Beet and Cabbage Borscht
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound (about 6 cups) Savoy or green cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 large (about 8 ounces) beet, peeled and cut into fine julienne
- 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Generous pinch of ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Unflavored yogurt or sour cream (about 1/2 cup)
- Place the chicken stock, wine, cabbage, beets and onion in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper.
- (This can be prepared ahead, cooled, covered and set aside at cool room temperature for several hours or refrigerated for several days.)
- To serve, remove from the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving if presenting chilled.
- Simmer over medium-high heat to reheat if presenting warm.
- Ladle into 4 soup bowls.
- Spoon on a generous dollop of yogurt.
- Serve immediately.
white wine, savoy, beet, red onion, balsamic vinegar, generous, salt, unflavored yogurt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/beet-and-cabbage-borscht-recipe.html (may not work)