This soup was a bit of a hit this week - I'm sad to say, only with adults ! It is a simple variation of a few recipes I've tried over the years - I found the traditional Borsch recipes a bit complex, vinegar, sour cream, breadcrumbs ... you name it, I've seen it added to Borsch! The main thing is to get a red/purple veggies in there for colour. I don't do onion so have used leek & celery to mimic the texture.
Ingredients :
Bunch Beetroot [ approx 6 medium sized]
Red cabbage [1/2]
Celery [2 sticks]
Carrot [1 large]
Potato [medium baking size potato]
Bouillon powder [3tsp]
Creamed tomato [approx 350g carton]
Makes around six generous helpings.
Simply chop veg, saute in some vegetable oil for approx 5 minutes then add enough stock to cover veg. Bring to the boil and simmer until all the veg soft. Add carton of tomatoes and heat through. Whizz up with hand blender. Have as it is or garnish with sour cream and fresh chives. Delicious