Darra Goldstein

Clear Beet Soup

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Preparation info

  • 4 to 6

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
A Taste of Russia
A Taste of Russia

By Darra Goldstein

Published 1983

  • About

Not all beet soups are hearty. This ruby-red consommé is simple to prepare, yet elegant enough to offer as the first course of a fancy meal. Be sure to serve the soup with a savory pie or crusty roll on the side.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium beets
  • 1 quart rich beef or Rich Vegetable Stock
  • 4 teaspoons

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beets in a pan with a little water, cover, and roast them for 45 minutes to 1 hour, unt