CLASSIC RUSSIAN BORSCHT
Russian Borscht is a rich beet and vegetable soup that is served hot, at lunchtime.
Ukrainian borscht includes chunks of beef as well.
Smetana (sour cream) and dill are used as garnishes to bring out the flavor of this outstanding soup.
2 quarts beef consomme
1 c...
2 dill flowers
2 garlic cloves, peeled & halved
1 1/4 lbs. (8−10) pickling cucumbers
6 long sprigs fresh dill
1 tbsp coarse kosher salt
Put dill flower and garlic in bottom of mason jar;
add the cukes, put sprigs of dill in center of
cukes, add salt, fill jar with half boiled water
that is now...