Here's a healthy version of borscht, the Eastern European beetroot soup. The beetroot are full of folate and vitamin C, and the potatoes contribute vitamins C and B6.
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Leslie Glover
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 spring onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1.25 kg fresh beetroot, peeled and cut into 1-cm cubes
350 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-cm cubes
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
375 g trimmed top round beef steak, cut into 1-cm chunks
In large saucepan, heat oil over moderate heat. Add spring onions and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes or until spring onions are tender.
Add beetroot, potatoes, carrots, vinegar, sugar, pepper and 4 1⁄2 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until beetroot and potatoes are almost tender. Add beef and cook for 15 minutes or until just cooked through. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream.