Beet Consommé

(4) Total Time 3 1/4h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb smoked turkey legs or wings
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3 lb medium beets without greens (8 medium; about 4 lb with greens), scrubbed well and trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
4 qt water
4 sprigs fresh dill plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Accompaniment: liver and mushroom pirozhki LINK

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