UKRAINIAN BORSCHT

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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ham hocks
1 1/2 pounds beef brisket or chuck, in large pieces
3 quarts beef broth or water
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
3 allspice berries
3 large beets, roasted and shredded
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Tomato mors or tomato puree, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 large carrot, shredded
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup minced onion
3 boiling potatoes, cubed and cooked
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
1/2 to 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
About 1/4 cup kvass (fermented beets) or vinegar or lemon juice
1/3 cup snipped fresh dill
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
Slices of roasted goose, fresh dill sprigs and sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large casserole combine meats with broth or water, bay leaf, peppercorns and allspice, bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, skimming frequently, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Strain soup, reserving broth and meats separately. Remove meat from the ham hocks, discarding any gristle or bone and cut it into dice. Cut beef into cubes. Return meat and broth to casserole and add beets, vinegar, tomato mors or paste and sugar; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • In a skillet set over moderate heat melt butter, add carrot, pepper, onion and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened; add to casserole. Add potatoes and shredded cabbage to casserole and simmer 10 minutes. Add kielbasa and simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in kvass to taste, dill and garlic and let stand 10 minutes. Serve soup with slices of roasted goose, dill sprigs and sour cream for garnish.

Hamid Mazhar
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Clement Ezeugo
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This is the best Ukrainian borscht I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the soup is so hearty and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lakindhu Chathuranga
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This soup is a must-try for any borscht lover! It's packed with flavor and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


sir diamonds
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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfect! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and it was ready for dinner.


Jane Showa
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The soup was easy to make, but it took a little longer than the recipe said. It was worth the wait though, because the soup was delicious!


tarak akter
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The soup was a little too sour for me. I think I would use less vinegar next time.


Zeeshan Rajpout
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and dill next time.


Lilly Gonzalez
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's hearty and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


zakiro Mama zamzam
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make, and it was ready in under an hour. I served it with some crusty bread, and it was a perfect meal.


Ali Nafigh
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The soup was delicious! It was a little more sour than I expected, but I liked it that way. The vegetables were all perfectly cooked, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I would definitely make this soup again.


cooky kyoo
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This was my first time making Ukrainian borscht, and it turned out amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the soup was so hearty and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of the dill and sour cream. I will definitely be making this


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