Chunky Borscht Recipe

Name: Chunky Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thin slices; 1 small celery root (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 2 cups drained diced canned beets (one 15-ounce can); 1 1/2 cups drained diced canned tomatoes (one 15-ounce can); 3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium beef broth or homemade stock; 3 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 pound kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 small celery root (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 cups drained diced canned beets (one 15-ounce can)
1 1/2 cups drained diced canned tomatoes (one 15-ounce can)
3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium beef broth or homemade stock
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 pound kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup sour cream

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the parsnips, celery root, turnip, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
4
Cover and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the beets, tomatoes, broth, water, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Add the kielbasa.
8
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
9
Stir in the 1/3 cup dill.
10
Serve topped with the sour cream and the remaining 3 tablespoons dill.

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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 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thin slices, 1 small celery root (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Chunky 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.

Chunky Borscht

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