Borscht Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fresh beets (about 1 1/2 pounds, without stems and greens), un-peeled; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more for passing at the table; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 leeks (white part only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/4 head Savoy cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored, cut into 1-inch wedges, and shredded; 3 parsley sprigs; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; One 16-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped; 9 cups beef broth; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

4 fresh beets (about 1 1/2 pounds, without stems and greens), un-peeled
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more for passing at the table
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 leeks (white part only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 head Savoy cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored, cut into 1-inch wedges, and shredded
3 parsley sprigs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
One 16-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
9 cups beef broth
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1
In a large saucepan, cover the beets with cold water by l inch.
2
Stir in 1/4 cup of the vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt.
3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Drain, cool, and peel the beets.
5
Dice the beets and set aside.
6
Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
7
Add the celery, leeks, garlic, and caraway seeds and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes.
8
Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes.
9
Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot with the beets, tomatoes, and broth.
10
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes to bring the flavors together.
11
Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt.
12
Season with pepper to taste.
13
To serve divide among warm soup bowls, top with dollops of the sour cream and sprinkle with the dill.
14
Serve with additional vinegar at the table.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 fresh beets (about 1 1/2 pounds, without stems and greens), un-peeled, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more for passing at the table, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Borscht 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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