Botvinia <cold~ green vegetable soup w/ fish>

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachCucumber large, peeled, halved,seeded, & diced
poundsSpinach leaves fresh, washed
6tablespoonsFrsh lemon juice
poundsSorrel leaves, fresh
3tablespoonsHorseradish root, fresh Grated
1teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonSugar
½poundsCrab meat
poundsPoached sturgeon, in 1\" pcs. or -
poundsPoached whitefish in 1\" pcs.
1cupScallions sliced
¼cupOnion chopped
1eachGarlic clove minced
2ouncesVodka
quartBeer or -
quartKvas <see attached recipe>

Directions

Boil 3 quarts of water in a large pan. When boiling briskly add the spinach and the sorrel. Cook uncovered at a brisk boil for 6-8 minutes. drain water off, wash vegetables in cold water, then puree in blender. cool to room temperature. Combine the other ingredients in bowl, except for the beer and vodka. When mixed well slowly add the beer and the vodka stirring constantly. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving. ORIGIN: Olga Gorechev, St. Petersburg, Russia Submitted By DONALD HOUSTON On THU, 12-16-93 (19:47)