UKRANIAN PEASANT BORSCHT
My grandmother always made this borscht in the fall and winter. She never made anything by recipe so this is my version. The kids and neighbors love it and always ask when I'm going to make it again. Or tell me I should have made a bigger pot.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, brown bacon and render fat.
- Add beef and brown.
- Cut the onion, carrot and celery in half cross-wise and add to pot with beef.
- Also add beets whole with skin, shredded cabbage and water.
- Add pepper corns and bay leaves.
- Bring to boil, then turn heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- After an hour of cooking start boiling potatoes whole (skin on or off your choice) in a separate pot until soft (45 minutes).
- When soup is ready turn off heat, with a slotted spoon remove the celery carrot and beets.
- Discard celery and carrots or use for something else.
- Leave beets on a separate plate or bowl until cool enough to handle (10 min).
- Peel and grate beets back into the soup pot.
- Add grated carrot.
- Bring soup back to boil.
- Add vinegar and lemon juice.
- Cook 5 minutes longer.
- To serve place a boiled potato in bowl and ladle soup on top.
- Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl.
- Enjoy.
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MH SIAM
[email protected]I love the addition of the kielbasa in this recipe. It gives the borscht a nice smoky flavor that really takes it to the next level.
Nyindimi Silas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The borscht is so warm and hearty, and it's the perfect way to warm up from the inside out.
nana donisel
[email protected]I've been making this borscht for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to serve at a party or potluck.
Dilwale Boy
[email protected]This borscht is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved.
Khamera Gipson
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use beets, and this recipe is a great one. The borscht is so flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
KING 1
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's so warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.
Reach Globe
[email protected]I made this borscht in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfect. I just threw everything in the pot in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Zohaib Bhaan
[email protected]This borscht is a great way to introduce kids to new vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and sour flavor, and they didn't even realize they were eating beets!
Aaron Okoli. Jr
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. I also like that it's a relatively healthy dish, especially if you use low-fat sour cream.
Blackberry farm
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
Faye
[email protected]I'm not a fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this borscht. The beets are cooked down so much that they're not overpowering, and the other vegetables really balance out the flavor.
Amber Lunny
[email protected]This borscht is so hearty and filling, it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love serving it with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread.
Shohel bd
[email protected]I added some shredded cabbage to this recipe, and it gave it a nice crunch. I also used a smoky paprika instead of regular paprika, which gave the borscht a really nice flavor.
Zahid Pervez
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the kielbasa from this recipe. It was still delicious, and I didn't miss the meat at all.
Sariah Bowles
[email protected]This borscht is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer.
Suzon Miha
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Ukrainian grandmother, and she said it was the best borscht she's had since she left Ukraine. That's a pretty high compliment!
Mia Brackett
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of borscht, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the addition of the kielbasa gives it a nice smoky flavor.
Rinku Shamim
[email protected]This is the best borscht I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.