BEETROOT SOUP (Barszcz)

This is a classic beetroot soup.

2 litres beef stock or vegetable stock

2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 bouquet garni

1 can mushrooms (or fresh)

3 uncooked medium-sized beetroot, peeled and sliced thickly

300 ml kwas

1 tsp sugar

Heat beef stock in a large pan. Add the onions, bouquet garni, mushrooms and beetroot. Boil for an hour. Strain the soup and stir in the kwas into the clear soup. Add sugar to taste and reheat, if necessary without boiling. Serves 8.