Borscht (Just Like Baba'S) Recipe

Name: Borscht (Just Like Baba'S)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts beets; 1 medium onion; 2 celery ribs; 4 carrots; 8 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 19 ounces can diced tomatoes; 6 cups water; leaves of celery bunch; 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Trim ends from beets, toss with a little bit of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven for 1 and 1/2 hours. Let cool completely.
2
Peel the beets. Julienne into 1/8 inch sticks, about 1-1.5 inches long. Do the same to the carrots. Set aside.
3
Finely dice the onion and celery ribs. Saute with vegetable oil until soft. Add in garlic and saute an additional 30 seconds. Stir in beets, carrots, tomatoes and their juice, and 6 cups water. If using the ham bone add it now. Let simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, covered.
4
Turn off the heat, stir in the celery leaves and dill. Season well with salt and pepper. You can serve it immediately, but borscht benefits from sitting a day or two.
5
To serve, garnish with a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche. Alternatively, drizzle with some heavy cream.

123

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts beets, 1 medium onion, 2 celery ribs, 4 carrots, and more.

Yes, Borscht (Just Like Baba'S) 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.

Borscht (Just Like Baba'S)

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