Sunday, May 31, 2015

Beet- and tomato soup with cheese and olives - Rödbets- och tomatsoppa med ost och oliver

BEET- AND TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESE
AND OLIVES
Rödbets- och tomatsoppa med ost och oliver

This soup is inspired by the famous Russian soup, the Borsjtj.

4 servings

3 to 4 beets, approx 14 oz
1 onion
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 oz
4 cups water
2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes
salt, pepper
5 oz feta cheese
1/3 cup black olives
¾ cup crème fraîche or soured cream


Peel and coarsely grate the beets. Peel and chop the onion. Sautée beets and onion in the fat in a pot without browning. Add tomatoes, water and bouillon cubes and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Flavour to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup with crumbled feta cheese, olives and crème fraîche.

Enjoy!

Bella


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