Borsch Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Borsch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup navy beans dry; 2 1/2 pounds beef lean; 1/2 pound bacon slab; 10 cups water cold; 1 each bay leaves; 8 each black peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves dried; 1 each carrots; 1 each celery stalk; 1 large red onion; 1 teaspoon salt optional; 8 each beets for soup; 2 small beets; 2 cups cabbage green, shredded; 2 large leeks sliced; 3 medium potatoes cut into eighths; 13 ounces tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound polish kielbasa sausage optional; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon butter melted; 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Servings: persons

1 cup navy beans dry
2 1/2 pounds beef lean
1/2 pound bacon slab
10 cups water cold
1 each bay leaves
8 each black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons parsley leaves dried
1 each carrots
1 each celery stalk
1 large red onion
1 teaspoon salt optional
8 each beets for soup
2 small beets
2 cups cabbage green, shredded
2 large leeks sliced
3 medium potatoes cut into eighths
13 ounces tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 pound polish kielbasa sausage optional
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon butter melted
1/2 cup sour cream optional

1
Cover beans with water and allow to soak overnight; cook until tender; drain; set aside.
2
Place beef, bacon and water in large soup pot; bring to a boil.
3
Skim fat from surface.
4
Add bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, parsley, carrot, celery, onion and salt.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours.
6
Scrub beets for soup and cook in boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes; drain and discard water; cool.
7
Peel and cut each beet into eighths.
8
Scrub small beets; grate; cover with water to soak.
9
Remove meat from soup; set aside.
10
Strain soup into another pot and add cooked beets, cabbage, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, beef and bacon.
11
Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes.
12
Cut kielbasa into chunks and add with navy beans to soup.
13
Simmer 20 minutes more.
14
Mix flour and butter together to form paste.
15
Stir into soup to thicken slightly.
16
Strain raw beets, saving liquid and discarding beets.
17
Add beet liquid to soup.
18
Additional sugar or vinegar may be added for sweeter or more sour flavor.
19
Slice meat and arrange in individual soup bowls.
20
Pour hot soup with vegetables over meat.
21
Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

1417

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup navy beans dry, 2 1/2 pounds beef lean, 1/2 pound bacon slab, 10 cups water cold, and more.

Yes, Borsch falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Borsch

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