Web6 large beets 2 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil or butter 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 3 cloves …
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Boil 1 hour, let beets cool and peel. Chop coarsely in food processor, and return to broth. Place pot in refrigerator until cold. 1/2 hour before serving: boil and peel potatoes, drain and place one in each serving bowl. Ladle cold borscht over hot potatoes and serve with sour cream on the side.
The flavor of this Borscht Recipe (Russian-Style Beet Soup) is bright and complex, beautifully sweet and sour. The natural sweetness from beets and carrots balance a splash of red wine vinegar added at the end. Beef makes it hearty and filling, and potato and hint of tomato paste add depth and thicken the broth slightly.
The main ingredients that always go into borscht recipe is cabbage, beets, and beef. You can variate some other veggies that you put into it. Mushrooms and potatoes could be left out if you wish to make the soup healthier or just don’t like mushrooms. Try adding leek and parsnips to your soup. There are a couple of other variations of Borscht too.