SOUPS

Borscht (Beet Soup)

(Serves 5-6)

 

1 bunch young beets and greens 

juice of 1 lemon

2 qts. boiling water 

sugar to taste

salt to taste 

2 eggs, beaten

 

    Wash beets and greens thoroughly. Boil beets in water for about 15 minutes until they can be peeled. Grate peeled beets on a coarse grater or cut them fine. Chop the greens. Cover beets and greens with 2 quarts of boiling water. Add salt. Simmer until beets are tender about 15 minutes.  Beat eggs in a large bowl. Pour a small amount of the hot borscht into eggs, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.  Slowly add the rest of the borscht. Add lemon juice and sugar to taste.  Serve hot or cold with "ACC Sour Cream" and hot boiled potatoes if desired.

 

Schav  (Sorrel or Sour Grass Soup)

(Serves 4-6)

 

1 lb. sorrel 

1 quart boiling water

1 teaspoon salt 

2 eggs

1 pinch pepper

 

    Wash sorrel thoroughly and chop well. Add salt and boiling water. Boil 5 minutes. Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Pour a small amount of

the hot sorrel mixture into the eggs stirring constantly until mixed well- Slowly add the remainder of the sorrel mixture and cool. Serve cold with "ACC Sour Cream". The soup may also be served with hot boiled potatoes. Schav can also be made with half sorrel and half spinach, in which case add a little lemon juice before serving.

 

French Onion Soup

(Serves 4)

 

3 tablespoons oil 

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 large onions, sliced thin 

4 cups fat-free stock or broth 

salt and pepper

 

    Sauté onions in oil until golden. Add stock and simmer 1/2 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

 

New England Fish Chowder

(Serves 4)

 

1 pound fish - cod, halibut or whiting

1 cup diced raw potatoes

l 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons oil 

dash of pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion 

2 cups skim milk

2 cups boiling water 

chopped parsley

 

    Bring salted water to a boil. Add fish. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (do not boil).  Cook onions in oil until transparent. Add potatoes, fish stock, boil 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add fish,  flaked and with all bones and skin removed. Heat milk and add.  Let stand for a few minutes to blend flavors. Sprinkle with chopped  parsley or paprika.