OLGA'S BORSCHT (BEET SOUP)
Steps:
- Heat oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are beginning to soften, stirring often. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes and juice, beets, beet tops, salt, cloves, bay leaf and sugar. Bring to a quick simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beets are very tender. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Using caution, puree 3 cups of soup in a blender until smooth, 1 cup at at time, placing puree in a separate bowl. Add puree to remaining soup in pot and stir well to incorporate. Reheat soup just until steaming hot and do not allow to boil. Remove from heat, add dill, lemon juice/zest, salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to blend. Ladle soup into warmed bowls, top with a generous dollop of sour cream sprinkled with dill and lemon zest. Notes: - recipe may be easily halved - soup freezes well and keeps 3 months - fresh spinach may be used in lieu of beet tops - requires considerable chopping time, so best to prep all veggies prior to beginning cooking process
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ABENI POP
a36@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but this soup was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sabir Iqbal
iqbalsabir@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and delicious.
Salim Official
o_salim20@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Md Hasim
m.hasim34@gmail.comThis is the best beet soup I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Haps
haps75@hotmail.frDelicious! I love the sweet and tangy flavor of this soup.
Adeel Abass
adeel-a51@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll try a simpler beet soup recipe next time.
Renee
renee@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Dar 123
1.d37@gmail.comThe soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding more spices next time.
Valentina Aviles
aviles_v12@hotmail.comThis soup was easy to make and very filling. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sautie Empire
sautie.empire47@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors were very well-balanced and the soup was very hearty.
MR Ebrohim
ebrohim.m@hotmail.frDelicious soup! I especially enjoyed the addition of the dill and parsley. They really brightened up the flavor.
peter redmon
p_r@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try adding less lemon juice next time. Otherwise, it was a good soup.
Juggun G
g-juggun@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was thick and hearty, with a beautiful red color. The flavors were well-balanced, with a slight sweetness from the beets and a hint of tanginess from the sour cream.
Arturo Ildefonso
arturo-i99@hotmail.comThis is the second time I've tried cooking this dish. Both times it turned out incredibly delicious! The soup has a deep, rich flavor with a hint of sweetness from the beets. The addition of sour cream adds a nice tangy flavor. I'd definitely recomme