World Flavors Cookbook

Biešu Zupa (Hot Beet Soup)

Name: Biešu Zupa (Hot Beet Soup)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 500g beef or pork ribs 3 large beets, grated 3 potatoes, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, grated 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp vinegar (to preserve color) Sour cream and dill

A hearty, hot version of beet soup with potatoes, meat, and a rich, earthy flavor.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

500g beef or pork ribs 3 large beets, grated 3 potatoes, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, grated 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp vinegar (to preserve color) Sour cream and dill

Instructions

1. Boil the meat in 2.5L water to make a broth. Skim the foam. 2. Add the grated beets and vinegar to the broth. 3. Sauté onions and carrots, stir in tomato paste, and add to the pot. 4. Add potatoes and simmer until all vegetables are tender. 5. Remove the meat, dice it, and return it to the soup. 6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. 7. Serve hot with a big dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.