UKRANIAN PEASANT BORSCHT

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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

8 slices bacon, cut into 6 pcs each
2 lbs cross-rib roasts or 2 lbs round steaks, cut in 2 to 2 1/2 cubes
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
3 -4 large beets, leaving on 1 inch of stem and root attached
2 carrots
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
10 cups water
10 peppercorns
3 bay leaves
4 tablespoons beef stock mix (I used Knorr, to taste)
1 carrot, grated
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
sour cream
10 potatoes (small to medium)

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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Enak Kan
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.

Shikhar Bam
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This borscht is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I can easily find at my local grocery store.

Forky VR
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's very filling. I will definitely be making this again.

Alison B
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This soup is so hearty and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

Fistos Bofelo
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This was my first time making borscht, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Khan rabby
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I've been looking for a good borscht recipe for a while, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the dill and sour cream.

Gaming S Secrete
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.

Md Bayzid bostami
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beets, but I'm so glad I did! The beets add a wonderful sweetness to the soup, and they're not overpowering at all. This is now one of my favorite soups.

Mary Mensah
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This borscht is amazing! The flavors are incredible, and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I can easily find at my local grocery store.

Naveed Raza
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I've made this borscht several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the smoky flavor of the bacon, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make, even for a beginner cook.

UsmanDina Butt
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This Ukrainian peasant borscht is an absolute delight! The flavors are rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. The vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the broth is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe

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