WHITE BORSCHT - POLISH EASTER SOUP - BIALY BARSZCZ

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White Borscht - Polish Easter Soup - Bialy Barszcz image

Finally got the 2nd soup from the Polish class added. Chef Tad picked an awesome recipe to share with us. Of course, this is another very authentic and distinct with flavors kind of soup. Most of all, I love the broth. The tartness of it alone just made me want to drink it by itself. Of course, the addition of a homemade Polish...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Soups

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 17

MAKE BROTH FOR SOUP
1 medium pre-cooked ham, smoked or plain
3 - 4 large smoked kielbasa or your favorite
2 qt water
MAKE SOUP
qt add addt'l quarts of water to make 8 quarts
2 tsp black peppercorns, whole
6 - 8 clove garlic, whole
1 c water
1/2 c flour
3/4-1 1/4 c cider vinegar (we used 1 1/4 cup)
ADD TO SOUP RIGHT BEFORE SERVING
1 medium loaf of jewish rye bread
1 medium block of farmers cheese
horseradish, grated fresh or from jar
9 medium eggs, hard boiled
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place pre-cooked ham and kielbasa in a roaster. Add 2 quarts of water, cover and roast for 2 hours at 350 degrees. Reserve the pan juices as this will be the base for your soup broth. Refrigerate and then remove the fat from top afterwards. NOw, add the juices to a large pot and your addtl water to make 8 quarts. *If using an uncooked ham, do not add kielbasa util 1 hour before ham is done cooking.
  • 2. Add your peppercorns, garlic and bring to a simmer. In a medium bowl add your 1 cup of water and 1/2 flour, whisk till smooth and then add to your broth.
  • 3. Now, add your vineager to the level of taste your desire. Add more if you like it to be a really tart soup. (I loved it with the extra vinegar.) Simmer for awhile till the soup thickens and flavors meld. Probably about 1 hr or a little longer.
  • 4. Slice up Kielbasa 1/4 inch thick, cube ham and rye bread into bite sized pieces and the farmers cheese too. Coarsely chop your eggs. (The farmers cheese Chef Tad brought was extremely soft and so yummy too. It was unlike any farmers cheese I have had before. I will ask him this coming Sunday at our next class where he got it.)
  • 5. Combine all the chopped ingredients into a large bowl, so that it can be scooped out and placed in serving dishes.
  • 6. Now ladle your very hot broth over the top and add your desired amount of horseradish to your own bowl.
  • 7. Now, you are ready to eat a most delicious bowl of authentic polish soup. I just love the tartness in the broth and our chef that taught us how to make this soup brought homemade polish smoked kielbasa. It packed so much flavor and was so delicious added into this soup.

Louise Quigtar
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used coconut cream instead of sour cream. It turned out great!


Dan Hunter
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This is my go-to soup recipe for Easter dinner. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malik Nawiad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Faxire
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few carrots and potatoes on hand, so this soup is a lifesaver.


Levi Perry
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I love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs. They add a nice protein boost to the soup.


Happyness John
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This soup was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll use less sour cream next time.


timmy ndou
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this soup! The sweetness of the beets balanced out the tanginess of the sour cream.


Mobz Mumbere
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Aman Fatma
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Tanjida Ahmed
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add more broth next time.


Kalee Cook
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sk noyon Sowdagor
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful.


SH_AK_ IB
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I'm not a big fan of sour cream, so I used plain yogurt instead. It turned out great!


Jms. Rana Jms
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more garlic and dill next time.


Me sejan Khin
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


paula ito
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I made this soup for Easter dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the tangy flavor.


Janidu nimsara
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This white borscht was a delicious and comforting soup! The combination of flavors from the vegetables, sausage, and sour cream was perfect.