My Polish Familys Red Beet Soup Recipes

RED BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Cook beets 30 min or until tender. Keep water (broth).
• Peel beets and julienne; return to pot.
• Add sugar, salt, lemon juice to taste. Cool.
• When ready to serve, add cucumber, scallions and one-half egg to each bowl.
• Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, dill and parsley.
• NOTE: You can use red wine vinegar instead of lemon juice.

MY POLISH FAMILY'S RED BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Place beef short ribs, salt and pepper in a stock pot.
• Cover with water (at least 3 quarts) and bring to a boil.
• Let simmer until the meat falls off the bone.
• Skim off any "scum" and visible fat.
• Add cubed red beets, ensuring that there is enough liquid to cover them.
• Bring back to the boil.
• Simmer until red beets are tender.
• Take out about 3 cups of the soup mixture including red beets but excluding meat, and place in blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
• Add the blended mixture back to the pot.
• Add cubed potatoes and simmer until tender.
• Add half and half, and sour cream.
• Mix well.
• Be certain to not let the soup come to a boil once the dairy products have been added.
• Check for seasoning. Adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
• Serve and enjoy.