Borscht Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large beets; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 celery stalk; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; One 14.5 oz (110g) can chopped tomatoes; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 4 whole cloves; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sour cream, for serving; Small piece of cheesecloth

Servings: persons

2 large beets
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
One 14.5 oz (110g) can chopped tomatoes
1 garlic clove, chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, for serving
Small piece of cheesecloth

1
Roughly shred the beets, onion, carrot, and celery.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Add the beets, onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until just softened.
4
Stir in the tomatoes with their juices and the garlic.
5
Cook, stirring often, for 23 minutes.
6
Stir in the stock and return to a boil.
7
Tie the bay leaves and cloves in a small piece of rinsed cheesecloth.
8
Add to the pot.
9
Reduce the heat to low and cover.
10
Simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
11
Discard the cheesecloth packet.
12
Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
13
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
14
Variation:
15
Lite Borscht: For a lighter soup, blend until smooth and add a little more stock.
16
Serve hot or chilled, garnished with a swirl of natural yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large beets, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 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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