borscht

Mason, OH
Updated on Mar 1, 2011

I just made this today. I took from quite a few different recipes and added my own twist. My husband said," I don't eat beets". I asked him to please just try a small bowl. He loved it! He said, "good job".

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts kitchen basics beef stock (32 oz each)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 10 - baby carrots, chopped
  • 4 - celery tops-throw in as is / remove later
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into small pieces
  • 3 - beets, trimmed and cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 2 tablespoons catsup
  • - garlic powder to suit
  • 1/2 - head of green cabbage, sliced fine
  • - sour cream

How To Make borscht

  • Step 1
    Pour beef stock in large pot. Heat.
  • Step 2
    Add next eight ingredients and cook down for about 1-1 1/2 hours. (or until beets and potatoes are soft)
  • Step 3
    Add catsup and garlic and parsley.
  • Step 4
    Put about 4 cups of soup in a blender (be careful-it's hot). Blend for a few seconds- twice- or until it is just a tiny bit lumpy. Pour back in pot. Take out 4 more cups and repeat.
  • Step 5
    About 30-40 minutes before serving, add the cabbage. Cook until soft.
  • Step 6
    Ladle Borscht into bowls and put a dollop of sour cream on top. Gently stir in and enjoy!

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