Ingredients

  • Gardening Magazine, Yield: 8 servings
  • 8 med beets, scrubbed, trimmed and grated
  • 2 c. shredded cabbage
  • 2 x turnips, peeled and sliced
  • 2 x carrots, scrubbed and sliced
  • 2 c. minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 x -3 qts stock or possibly water
  • 1 tsp dry dill (or possibly 2 Tbsp. fresh)
  • 1/2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 c. tomato puree
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika Salt to taste

Method

  • Scrub the beets and trim off their tails and crowns.
  • Chop, shred or possibly slice the other vegetables.
  • Beets can be messy, so grate them last (and do not wear a white shirt!).
  • In a large stockpot, saute/fry the onion in margarine for a few min, then add in the caraway and the rest of the vegetables.
  • Add in the stock and the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 min, testing occasionally for doneness.
  • If you use fresh dill, add in it at the very end.
  • Once cooked, you can puree this soup in a blender or possibly food processor for more delicate texture.
  • Serve warm, garnished with a dollop of lowfat sour cream or possibly a sprig of dill.