Ukrainian Meatless Borsch Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Meatless Borsch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried mushrooms (or more to taste); 1 lg. onion, chopped; 3 tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 md. beets, cut in thin strips; 1/2 sm. parsley root, cut in strips; 3 peppercorns; 8 to 9 cups water; 1 sm. carrot, cut in thin strips; 1 sm. potato, diced; 1 sm. stalk celery, diced; 3 cups shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup tomato juice; Beet kvass; lemon juice; 1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional); 1/2 cup cooked white beans; Salt and pepper; Chopped dill

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried mushrooms (or more to taste)
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 md. beets, cut in thin strips
1/2 sm. parsley root, cut in strips
3 peppercorns
8 to 9 cups water
1 sm. carrot, cut in thin strips
1 sm. potato, diced
1 sm. stalk celery, diced
3 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup tomato juice
Beet kvass
lemon juice
1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1/2 cup cooked white beans
Salt and pepper
Chopped dill

1
Pour hot water over the mushrooms, drain, and wash. Cover with lukewarm water and soak for 30 minutes or longer.
2
The period of soaking will depend on the variety of mushrooms used.
3
The boletus variety (white hryby) requires little or no soaking.
4
Cook the mushrooms in the same water in which they were soaked until they are tender.
5
Cook the onion in the oil until slightly wilted.
6
Add the beets, parsley, peppercorns, and water.
7
Cover and cook until the beets are barely done.
8
Add the carrot, potato, and celery, and continue cooking for about 15 minutes.
9
At this stage put in the cabbage, and cook until it is tender but not overcooked.
10
The cabbage should retain some crispness.
11
Add the remaining ingredients.
12
Use the beet kvas or lemon juice with discretion.
13
The borsch should be mildly tart but not sour.
14
Season to taste.
15
Finally add the cooked, chopped, or whole mushrooms along with the mushroom stock.
16
Bring to a boil.
17
Serve.

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried mushrooms (or more to taste), 1 lg. onion, chopped, 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 md. beets, cut in thin strips, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Meatless Borsch 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.

Ukrainian Meatless Borsch

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