Cabbage Borscht with Caraway Recipe

1. 1

   Place 3 pounds chopped top rib of beef (or beef shin) in a large soup pot.

2. 2

   Cover with 2 quarts chicken stock and 1 quart cold water and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low, skim as necessary, and simmer 1 hour.

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   Add 2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) green cabbage, cored and shredded; 1 15-ounce can chopped plum tomatoes; and 1 tablespoon ground caraway.

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   Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat again and simmer 2 hours, covered.

6. 6

   Remove the beef from the soup.

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   Cool and then pick the meat from the bones, discarding the bones, fat, and any connective tissue.

8. 8

   Shred the beef and add it back to the soup along with 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar.

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   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Cool and then refrigerate the soup overnight.

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    The next day, remove and discard the hardened fat from the top of the soup.

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    Reheat, seasoning if necessary with a little more salt, lemon juice, and sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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