Polish Borscht

Ingredients

• • 2 red beets
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chopped cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 4 cups (1 litre) turkey broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) potatoes, diced

• Topping

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) mushrooms (oyster, chanterelle ...)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh basil, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) 15% cream