Marina Sturza's Borscht

Name: Marina Sturza's Borscht
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 fresh beets, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small cabbage, cored and chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 quarts chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves garlic (optional); 1/2-1 cup beans, of your choice (optional); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Submitted by Impera_Magna

"Delicious, hearty soup shared by student from Ukraine during an international cooking demonstration while I was in grad school. No recipe but she graciously prepared the soup again for me in her kitchen while I estimated amounts. Despite initial reservations, my children love it. Even better when reheated as flavors blend more."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 fresh beets, diced
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small cabbage, cored and chopped
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 quarts chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic (optional)
¹⁄₂ - 1 cup beans, of your choice (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

directions

In large kettle containing broth, add beets, carrots, and celery; simmer 15 minutes.
Add cabbage, bell pepper, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, beans, and salt and pepper to taste; simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Serve hot with sour cream.

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Reviews

I have never tried borscht before and although I was interested in trying it, the beets intimidated me. This was one of the best soups I've ever had. It's fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this.

liasis
i love hearty soups when its cold this one fit the bill thank you for posting

Dienia B.