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Ingredients

Serves 6

• 1 1/2 pounds red beets, scrubbed and stalks trimmed to 1/2 inch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots
• 1 leek, trimmed of tough green ends and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, loosely packed
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 3/4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
• 1/2 small cucumber, peeled and seeded
• 6 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
• 6 teaspoons red-wine vinegar, (optional)

Description

Borscht Originated In Eastern Europe And Is An Incredibly Versatile Soup. This Variation, Served Cold, Is Fantastic In Hot Weather.

Martha Stewart