POLISH BORSCHT

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This delicious vegetarian borscht is made with beets and dried mushrooms and is a traditional dish in Poland on Christmas Eve. For extra flavor, add some garlic if you like. For a heartier soup, you can add dumplings.

Provided by Jola

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Borscht

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 dried wild mushrooms
8 medium beets, trimmed
4 quarts water, or more as needed
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, halved
10 whole allspice berries
4 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place dried mushrooms in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
  • While mushrooms are soaking, place beets in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Peel and slice beets.
  • Place sliced beets in a large pot and cover with 4 quarts water. Add drained mushrooms, onions, garlic, allspice, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir in oil and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Jaan Jaan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


MustafaRameez
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This borscht is so good! I love the addition of the dumplings. They make the soup even more hearty and satisfying.


clodagh
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I've tried several borscht recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.


Abbas Shoro
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible and the soup is very hearty.


Simon Hyellafusinyi
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very satisfying.


Chandon Roy
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This borscht is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Nathan Diviney
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a few hours.


Apollonia Askew
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This is the best borscht recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Kammy Castro lisa
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Tijana Bogojevic
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This borscht is delicious! I love the addition of the beets, which give the soup a beautiful color and a slightly sweet flavor.


Fatumo Tawane
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The soup is flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rofaida Abdelwahab
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This is my go-to borscht recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that it can be made ahead of time.


BT boss
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdur Razzak
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This borscht is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The flavors are rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour. I especially love the addition of the dill and horseradish, which give the soup a nice kick