chicken borscht

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13 Pinches
Kansas City, KS
Updated on Sep 29, 2013

This recipe was given to me my my Mother-in-Law. I had never had it before I married my Husband. This is a hearty chicken and cabbage soup that is great on a cold evening.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 to 2 large potatoes
  • 4 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 5 cups tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

How To Make chicken borscht

  • Step 1
    Cook the chicken with salt and pepper, add enough water to end up with 2 quarts of broth. Separate the chicken from the broth. De-bone and remove the skin. Combine the bay leaf,sugar, peppercorns,Allspice and salt in a spice ball or put in a small piece of cheese cloth tied with a piece of kitchen string. Add the spice ball, potato and onion to the 2 quarts of chicken broth. When the potato is almost tender, add the cabbage until tender (do not over cook) Add the chicken and the tomato juice. bring to a boil add cream just before serving.
  • Step 2
    Makes 1 gallon

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Category: Chicken Soups
Category: Cream Soups
Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #cabbage
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: German
Method: Stove Top

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