Borscht

Garnet's Note:

I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can say. It's hearty and delicious.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb bacon , finely cut
• 7 medium potatoes , diced
• 7 carrots , diced
• water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 large onion , finely diced
• 5 large beets , shredded
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• sour cream

Directions:

1. Brown bacon well but not crisp.
2. Add onions, potatoes, carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Fill dutch oven 1 1/2 inches from the top with water.
4. Add salt, pepper and shredded beets.
5. Cook 20 minutes on medium heat.
6. Add vinegar and cook until vegetables are tender.
7. About 30 to 45 minutes.
8. This is best if refrigerated over night, then served.

Reviews

[Az G]

Very different from my family borscht recipe, which is mainly just beets, but totally wonderful. I love the addition of the bacon, carrots, and potatos, they really round out the flavour nicely. Thanks for sharing!

[Ackos]

Thats some good soup! I tossed in a couple chicken bullion cubes, and next time would use maybe half the bacon.

[489934]

I made this soup yesterday and all I can say is Y U M M Y!!! This soup will be my contribution tonight at a potluck and I am confident it will be a hit. There was one thing I changed in the recipe though because I did not have plain vinegar on hand. I used apple cider vinegar in its place and it gave the soup a nice touch of apple flavour.