Borscht (Russian Soup) Recipe
Borscht is an amazingly delicious recipe. The effortlessly prepared Borscht is a dish that you would love to serve at your party.
Ingredients
| Water | 4 Quart | |
| 2 Pkgs. Chicken Necks and Backs or 1 Pkg. Beef Short Ribs and 2 to 3 Bones | ||
| Potatoes | 2 Large | |
| 3 Cups Celery, including leaves | ||
| Bell pepper | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 3 or 4 Large Carrots, grated | ||
| Sauerkraut | 1 8 Ounce | |
| Lima beans package | 1/2 , frozen | |
| Cabbage | 4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, chopped | |
| Whole tomatoes | 1 16 Ounce | |
| Tomato sauce | 1 8 Ounce | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Boil chicken necks and backs (or short ribs and bones) with peeled potatoes in water for 1 hour to make broth.
While that is in process, chop celery, bell peppers, cabbage and onion.
Grate carrots.
Put in broth (take bones out).
If using beef ribs, tear meat off and put in also.
Put in sauerkraut, tomato sauce and whole tomatoes.
Squash whole tomatoes in hand over broth so that it breaks it up into small pieces.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle in accent, about 2 tsp.
Let cook on low for about 3 hours.
Take out potatoes and chop or squash into small pieces; put in lima beans and boil for 20 minutes.
Ready to serve.
Makes quite a bit; good for freezing.
While that is in process, chop celery, bell peppers, cabbage and onion.
Grate carrots.
Put in broth (take bones out).
If using beef ribs, tear meat off and put in also.
Put in sauerkraut, tomato sauce and whole tomatoes.
Squash whole tomatoes in hand over broth so that it breaks it up into small pieces.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle in accent, about 2 tsp.
Let cook on low for about 3 hours.
Take out potatoes and chop or squash into small pieces; put in lima beans and boil for 20 minutes.
Ready to serve.
Makes quite a bit; good for freezing.
Chef
