*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Turkish Borscht

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Safflower Oil
   2                    Onions -- chopped
   3                    Cloves Garlic -- chopped
   1      pound         Raw beets -- chopped
   2      cups          Shredded cabbage
   2                    Stalks Celery -- sliced
   2      medium        Potatoes -- diced
   1      medium        Green or red pepper -- chopped
   2      quarts        Water or Vegetable stock
     1/2  pound         Tomatoes -- chopped
                        Sea salt and pepper to taste
     1/2  teaspoon      Dill seeds -- crushed
                        Juice of one lemon
   3      tablespoons   Chopped fresh dill
   1      cup           Plain low-fat yogurt

 Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot and add onion and garlic. 
Saute for a couple of minutes and then add the other vegetables, dill seeds, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for another minute, then add water or stock.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook for 1 hour.

 Remove 2 cups from pot and puree in a blender or put through a food mill.
Return to soup pot.  Correct seasonings.

 Serve, topping each bowl with a spoonful of yogurt.

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