LATVIAN BORSCHT(AKA UKRAINIAN BORSHCH)
This fabulous, many layered, complex borshch is compliments of Sandor Fenyvesi, an air traffic controller in Budapest, Hungary, who was educated at a special school for navigating officers and air traffic controllers in Riga, Latvia, when he was 18 years old and learned this soup while there. Serve this authentic Ukrainian soup hot to 6-8 people as a substantial first course or as a main course.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Pork
Time P1DT4h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the stock in a large soup pot, add cabbage and potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, mix the beets, vinegar, bacon fat, sugar, and tomatoes in a saucepan and cook gently, covered, for about 5 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Then, in another small pan, heat the butter, mix in the onion, carrot, and parsley root (or parsnip), and braise.
- When the cabbage and potatoes are finished simmering, add the beet mixture, the onion mixture, the peppercorns, allspice berries, and bay leaves--and cook another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped garlic, the remaining bacon fat, and the chopped parsley.
- Then turn the heat down to a very low simmer, lightly cover the pot, and simmer very slowly for about 4½ hours.
- Turn off the heat, let cool, and allow to ripen for about 12-18 hours.
- When ready to serve, reheat gently then ladle into bowls.
- Top each with a teaspoonful of sour cream and serve with a slice of dark rye bread.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Angelynn White
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Saqib Abood
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Thabit Mselem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and hearty.
H.M Mahim
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Anita Kemp
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but this soup was amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced.
Samir Hosen
[email protected]This is the best borshch I've ever had! I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors.
Oceana Kirk
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to soup for a cold winter day.
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[email protected]This was a hit with my family! The flavors are so rich and satisfying.
Chris The Toon Boy
[email protected]Easy to follow and delicious! I added some cooked beets to give it a more traditional Ukrainian flavor.