It is August and it is raining and cold here in the uk. Better put away the bbq and pull out the soup cauldron.
Warming summer vegetable soup for a cold summer day
Souper Healthy Late Summer Borscht
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| Meal type | Carrots, Celery, Onions, Tomatoes, Yogurt |
| Season | Spring, Summer |
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large sticks of celery chopped
- 4 huge beetroot, peeled and chopped plus one more peeled and grated
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 4 huge tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups of beef stock (1 litre)
- Plain yoghurt or sour cream for garnishing
- A sprig of dill for garnishing
Directions
| 1 | Sautee the onion and the celery in a little bit of butter for 10 minutes, keeping the lid on the pot so the steam stays in. |
| 2 | Add the 4 beetroot, the carrot, the tomatoes and stir them around in the buttery onion and celery mixture |
| 3 | Add the beef stock, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the beetroot and carrot are completely soft |
| 4 | Blend the soup until it is very smooth. |
| 5 | Just before serving, stir in the grated beetroot and garnish with a spoon of yoghurt or sour cream and a little sprig of dill. |