Mary's Borscht Recipe

Name: Mary's Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g bacon, sliced into thin strips; 2 small yellow onions, halved & sliced; 12 celery root, in large chunks; 12 cabbage, shredded; 3 carrots, scrubbed, in large chunks; 5 -6 medium fresh beets, topped & scrubbed; 2 bay leaves; 10 peppercorns; 2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder; 5 cups water; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 150 g sour cream

Servings: persons

125 g bacon, sliced into thin strips
2 small yellow onions, halved & sliced
12 celery root, in large chunks
12 cabbage, shredded
3 carrots, scrubbed, in large chunks
5 -6 medium fresh beets, topped & scrubbed
2 bay leaves
10 peppercorns
2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
5 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
150 g sour cream

1
Brown the bacon in a large pot.
2
Add onion, celery root, cabbage, carrots, unpeeled whole beets, bay leaves, peppercorns, broth powder and water.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 1 and a half hours.
5
With a slotted spoon, remove celery root, carrots and beets.
6
Discard the celery root.
7
Allow the beets and carrots to cool (10-15 minutes).
8
Peel the beets and then grate the beets and carrots.
9
Add the grated beets & carrots, vinegar & lemon juice to the broth.
10
Cook 5 minutes.
11
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

413

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g bacon, sliced into thin strips, 2 small yellow onions, halved & sliced, 12 celery root, in large chunks, 12 cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Mary's Borscht falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mary's Borscht

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