Classic Borscht
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Ingredients:
2 onions, chopped 2 cans beets, cubed Juice from canned beets 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 2 cups tomato juice 1 quart water or beef broth 1/2 pound cabbage, shredded 1 cup leftover cooked beef, pork, ham, or lamb (optional) |
Directions: In large soup kettle add onions, beet juice,vinegar,sugar,salt, tomato juice,water, and cabbage. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Remove 1 cup of broth and cool. Add flour to cool broth and add to soup. Boil until slightly thickened. Add beet cubes (meat) and adjust vinegar,sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes longer. Serve with dollop of sour cream. |
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