Borscht - Ultimate Root Garden Goodness Recipe

Name: Borscht - Ultimate Root Garden Goodness
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 sliced leeks; 3 large carrots, 3 celery stalks with leaves and 2 medium parsnips - diced; Garlic, smashed and chopped; 1 cooked beet - grated AND 2 large cooked beets - sliced then quartered; 6 cups vegetable stock; add a little more if you need it.; 2 bay leaves; 1 small head cabbage, shredded; 2 medium tomatoes - diced; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt and pink peppercorn - a couple grinds; 1/4 cup raw rice, brown or white; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; Greek yogurt or sour cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 sliced leeks
3 large carrots, 3 celery stalks with leaves and 2 medium parsnips - diced
Garlic, smashed and chopped
1 cooked beet - grated AND 2 large cooked beets - sliced then quartered
6 cups vegetable stock; add a little more if you need it.
2 bay leaves
1 small head cabbage, shredded
2 medium tomatoes - diced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt and pink peppercorn - a couple grinds
1/4 cup raw rice, brown or white
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
Greek yogurt or sour cream

1
In a heavy bottom 6-8 qt. stock pot, heat olive oil until the first wisp of smoke rises.
2
Add leeks, carrots, parsnips and celery to the stock pot; toss and saute for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add garlic and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the sauteed vegetables over to a bowl.
4
Increase the pan heat and deglaze the bottom with 1 cup of the vegetable stock.
5
Transfer the vegetables back to the stock pot. Add the grated beet, stir to incorporate.
6
Add remaining vegetable stock, bay leaves, cabbage, quartered beets and tomatoes; stir to combine.
7
Then add in red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pink peppercorn.
8
Bring soup to a strong simmer and then lower to a slow simmer - cover.
9
Simmer for 1 hour. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
10
Add rice, stir, add the potatoes and cook until they are done.
11
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

285

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 sliced leeks, 3 large carrots, 3 celery stalks with leaves and 2 medium parsnips - diced, Garlic, smashed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Borscht - Ultimate Root Garden Goodness 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 - Ultimate Root Garden Goodness

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