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Beet and Cabbage Borscht
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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)
Directions:
1. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com