Borscht

Name: Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 pounds beets peeled and greens trimmed to 2 inches; 4 quarts water; 1 kilogram smoked turkey cubed; 2 carrots peeled and quartered; 2 celery ribs; 1 onion large; 2 garlic cloves smashed; 4 sprigs dill; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns whole

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Borscht – a delicious recipe with beets, water, kilogram, carrots, celery, onion. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

3 pounds beets peeled and greens trimmed to 2 inches
4 quarts water
1 kilogram smoked turkey cubed
2 carrots peeled and quartered
2 celery ribs
1 onion large
2 garlic cloves smashed
4 sprigs dill
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns whole

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1. Boil beets in the water for ~45 minutes.
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2. Remove from water and cut into 1/2 inch wide stalks and return to water.
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3. Keep 1 beet aside and cut into strips for garnish.
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4. Add all other ingredients to liquid.
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5. Simmer for ~1.5 hours OR until liquid reduces to half.
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6. Pour through sieve (lined with cheesecloth) at least twice.
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7. Skim fat.
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8. OPTIONAL - add 2 tsps of lemon juice.
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9. Serve with beat slices and dill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds beets peeled and greens trimmed to 2 inches, 4 quarts water, 1 kilogram smoked turkey cubed, 2 carrots peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Borscht falls under the General 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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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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