Russian Borsch - Old Traditional Recipe (Borscht)

Name: Russian Borsch - Old Traditional Recipe (Borscht)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 carrots; 3 onions; 2 beets; 3 potatoes; 1 small head of cabbage; herbs: dill and parsley (after mincing you should have about a cup of each); 1 whole chicken (preferably organic, it really makes a difference in taste); 2 8-oz cans of tomato sauce (homemade is best, of course); olive oil (or sunflower oil); 1 tsp whole peppercorns; 3-4 bay leaves; salt

Servings: persons

3 carrots
3 onions
2 beets
3 potatoes
1 small head of cabbage
herbs: dill and parsley (after mincing you should have about a cup of each)
1 whole chicken (preferably organic, it really makes a difference in taste)
2 8-oz cans of tomato sauce (homemade is best, of course)
olive oil (or sunflower oil)
1 tsp whole peppercorns
3-4 bay leaves
salt

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We will start with the broth. Fill the pot half way with water and put over high heat. Wash the chicken with all the giblets and throw it in the pot. Peel 1 carrot and 1 onion, cut them into 3-4 pieces and throw in a pot along with the bay leaves and peppercorns. Salt.
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As soon as the water boils, set temperature to med-low so that the broth simmers. In 15 minutes collect all the scum. Some prefer to change the water at this stage (pour out the old water and fill up the pot with clean water, you will get a cleaner broth). I prefer to leave the water and just collect all the scum, as I think that it makes a much tastier broth. The broth will simmer for a total of 1-1.5 hours, during which you will prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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To read step by step recipe with photos of the whole process, follow this link - http://ruslankuznetsov.livejournal.com/75850.html

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 carrots, 3 onions, 2 beets, 3 potatoes, and more.

Yes, Russian Borsch - Old Traditional Recipe (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!