Well, friends, I finally committed! I have been researching CSAs and organic/local farms recently to see about getting a weekly/biweekly fresh veggie basket delivered to our house. It's easier and less expensive than doing my own grocery shopping, and I'll get to try a variety of produce that I know comes from natural sources and is pesticide/chemical free.
So I found a service and my first delivery was today! I've signed up for biweekly baskets from Fresh Option Organic Delivery (freshoption.ca). Today's basket included an amazing assortment of fresh fruits and veggies, and I was immediately inspired to get cooking. I've just whipped up this easy and flavorful beet borscht and couldn't wait to share it with you!
First things first: roast your beets. You'll need about 3 medium beets. Cut a large piece of aluminum foil and wrap your beets into one package. Crimp the edges so they're sealed. Roast for 45 minutes at 450 degrees, and poke them occasionally with the tip of a paring knife. If they feel tender, they're done.
While you're roasting the beets, start the flavor base for your soup. Chop into large chunks: 8 pearl onions (or one medium white onion) one large carrot, and 3 or 4 ribs of celery. Saute for 10 minutes in a large pot with a little olive oil, until onions start to brown and carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Dice two red potatoes and add them in. Saute until potatoes begin to brown slightly. Add 1-2 tsp of thyme and 1 tsp sage.
When beets are tender, remove aluminum foil and peel them. This can be done by rubbing with a paper towel, or wearing rubber gloves and rubbing the beets between your hands. Once peeled, cut the beets into chunks and add to your pot. Cover the veggies with 3 cups veggie stock and 3 cups water.
Simmer soup for 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Variation: if you love cabbage, add some! Instead of 3 cups veggie stock, make it 5 cups. After soup has simmered the 15-20 minutes, add two large handfuls of shredded cabbage and stir until just tender but still a little crunchy. Delicious!
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