Looks like this never made it to the list so I'm re-sending it...
Heather
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> Hi All,
> We've begun subscribing to an organic veggie box service run by a
> local farm. This week we got (among other things) green garlic, yellow
> Finn potatoes, beets, cilantro and onions. They gave us the following
> recipe in the newsletter, which I modified only slightly.
> It was great. You could serve it with a dollop of ff sour cream, but we
> left this off and the fresh cilantro on top was the best addition.
> It's also great to have a better idea about what's really in season
> in the area.
> Heather Levien
>
> A Different Kind of Borscht
> (adapted from the Terra Firma Farm CSA Newsletter)
>
> 1 bunch beets
> 2 stems green garlic
> 8 cups water
> 1 pound of potatoes
> 1 large onion
> fresh cilantro
>
> Steam a bunch of beets for 20 minutes or until the skins just
> peel off. Meanwhile, chop green garlic and water saute until
> carmelized. Add water and bring to a boil. Slice the beets and
> potatoes thinly and add to the broth. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes
> until the potatoes are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
>
> Meanwhile, slice the onion into thick half-rounds. Broil in the oven
> in a pan with a little water and salt and pepper. Stir frequently.
>
> Garnish the soup with a forkful of onions and a sprinkling of chopped
> cilantro.
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