anyone got a recipe for borsch

[lindirobby]

Hi I would love to make some soup and have 6 fresh organic beetroots - anyone have a good recipe for borsht

[jack daniels]

Ingredients
1kg/2�lb beetroot
450g/1lb carrots
8 shallots
2 garlic cloves, chopped roughly
1 stick of celery, chopped roughly
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp caraway seeds
enough stock to cover the vegetables with about half a pint left over
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
1. Peel and roughly chop the vegetables. Place in a large pan with the bay leaf and caraway seeds.
2. Cover with the stock. Bring to a rapid boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Remove the bay leaf and liquidise the soup until smooth, adjust the seasoning. Pass the soup through a medium sieve.
4. Reheat gently, do not allow to boil, serve with the soured cream. (optional)