Carrot "Borscht"

Name: Carrot "Borscht"
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 5 cups water; 1 tablespoon sugar; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; pepper to taste; 1 cup sour cream or nonfat yogurt; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
5 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream or nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

1

Put the carrots and onions in a three-quart saucepan and add the water.
2

Bring to a boil and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
3

Remove from the heat.
4

Puree in a food processor, then transfer to a bowl or container and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
5

Refrigerate, covered, at least four hours.
6

Serve with a generous dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkling of chives on each portion.