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               BEET AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

4 beets

2 (14oz) cans sauerkraut

2 onions, chopped

1 quart vegetables broth

6 dill pickles, cubed

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil, torn

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Peel beets, chop coarsely and sauté very gently in butter for 1/2-hour or until tender.

2.    Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.

3.    In a stock pot add beet mixture, stock, sauerkraut, and pickles.

4.    Season with salt and pepper.

5.    Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour;

6.    Garnish with fresh basil.

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