Beet Consommé

Ingredients for Beet Consommé

• 1.4kg medium beets without greens (8 medium

• about 1.8kg with greens), scrubbed well and trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached

• 4 qt water

• 1 1/4 to 675g smoked turkey legs or wings

• 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 garlic clove, smashed

• 4 sprigs fresh dill plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• Accompaniment: liver and mushroom pirozhki LINK

• heavy-duty (sometimes labeled "fine") cheesecloth

How to make Beet Consommé

Boil beets, covered, in water (3.8L ) in a 6- to 8-quart pot over moderate heat until tender, about 40 minutes. Transfer beets with a slotted spoon to a plate to cool slightly, reserving cooking water. When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off skins. Cut 1 beet into 1/4-inch dice and reserve for garnish. Cut remaining beets into 1/2-inch pieces and return to cooking liquid in pot. Add turkey, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dill sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns and simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Pour soup through a dampened cheesecloth-lined sieve set into a 3-quart heavy saucepan, discarding solids. Measure soup: If there is more than 1450ml , boil in cleaned pot until reduced; if there is less, add enough water to total 1450ml .

Skim fat from consommé, then add lemon juice and sugar and heat until hot.

Divide diced beet and chopped dill among 8 shallow soup plates and ladle consomm on top.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.