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garden-borscht recipe



Date:    Sun, 12 Sep 93 12:45:45 MDT
 From:    Dianne Libero (dlibero@cisco.com)
 
 Here's a very yummy soup that can be served either hot or cold:
 
 GARDEN BORSCHT
 
 (directions are for microwave but can be adapted to stove top)
 
 Serves six		(For 3, use half measures)
 
 Ingredients:
 chopped cabbage		1 cup
 chopped red onion	1/2 cup
 chopped carrot		1/2 cup
 water			1 1/3 cup	(can use wine,broth,tomatoe juice)
 no salt added tomatoe	2 (15 oz cans)	(or fresh roasted with skins removed)
 water			1 cup		(second time)
 lemon juice		2 teaspoons
 garlic powder		1/4 teaspoon	(or a few gloves minced)
 horseradish		1/4 teaspoon	(powder)
 bay leaf		1 large
 sliced beets		2 (8 oz) cans	(or fresh cooked 2 cups)
 yogurt			6 tablespoons	(optional)
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 baking dish		deep 3 qt
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 TIME AT HIGH		7 - 8 MIN	(VEGGIES)
 TIME AT HIGH		9 MINUTES	(TOMATOES, SEASONINGS ADDED)
 TIME AT 30%		15 MINUTES
 TIME AT HIGH		2 MINUTES
 
 In the baking dish, combine cabbage, onion, carrot and first amount of
 water.  Cover.  Microwave at full power (HIGH) for time shown above or
 until veggies are tender, stirring twice.  Add tomatoes, second amount
 of water, lemon juice, garlic, horseradish and bay leaf.  Mix well.
 Cover.  Microwave at full power (HIGH) for time shown above or until
 boiling.  Stir.  Microwave at 30% (MEDIUM LOW) 15 minutes to blend
 flavors.  Stir in undrained beets.  Cover.  Microwave at full power
 (HIGH) for time shown above or until heated through.  Remove bay leaf.
 Top with 1 tablespoon yogurt if desired (optional).
 
 Each serving equals 80 calories.
 
 Note:	If using home cooked beets, more liquid may be needed and more
 	cooking time may be required.
 
 To cook fresh beets;  remove stems, wash but do not skin beets.
 Place in pot and cover with water.  Cook until tender and let cool.
 Using fingers, skim skin off.  It should slide off easily.
 
 The above recipe was adapted from HPBOOKS MICROWAVE COOKBOOK
 kwvegan vegan