BORSCHT

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This recipe for a traditional favorite from Russia and Poland calls for mixed pickling spice, which is available at most grocery stores. It usually includes a fragrant combination of coarse pieces of allspice, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mustard seed and peppercorns.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 smoked pork hock
4 cups water
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium beets, cooked, or 1 can (15 oz) sliced beets, drained
3 cups shredded green cabbage
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed (2 cups)
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spice
2 teaspoons dill seed or 1 sprig fresh dill weed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh dill weed, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, place beef, pork hock, water, broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
  • Shred beets, or cut into 1/4-inch strips. Remove pork hock from soup; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove pork from bone; cut pork into bite-size pieces.
  • Stir pork, beets, cabbage, potatoes, onion and garlic into soup. Tie pickling spice and dill seed in cheesecloth bag or place in tea ball; add to soup. Cover; simmer 2 hours.
  • Stir in vinegar. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Remove spice bag. Serve soup with sour cream. Sprinkle with fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Sk Rone
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Asif Sheikh
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This is one of my favorite borscht recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


hasan pappu
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments.


Samia mosammed
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


MARSMELLO ABIR
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the beets is balanced out by the sourness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the sour cream.


Rajay 6
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The soup is incredibly flavorful and delicious.


Hidayat Ullah
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the borscht turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.


Yvonne Miles
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and sour flavor, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


quratulain umer
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I'm a big fan of borscht, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are delicious. I especially love the addition of the dill and sour cream.


Oppi Rabbi Hassan
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This borscht recipe is an absolute keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and satisfying. My family loves it!