REAL RUSSIAN BORSCHT

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This recipe was given to me by a Russian cook in New York 70 years ago.

Provided by Russty S

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch beets
1 small head of cabbage
3 qt water
2 medium marrow soup bones
1 lb flanken
1 medium yellow onion
1/4 c sugar
sour salt, to taste
8 oz tomato sauce
3 clove garlic, mashed
salt, to taste
5 medium cookd potatoes cut in half

Steps:

  • 1. Shred the beets. Cut up the cabbage (discarding the core. Place in a large soup pot. Add 3 quarts of water.
  • 2. Add bones, flanken, onion and salt. Let cook for 45 minutes.
  • 3. Add sour salt and sugar. Let cook another 45 minutes.
  • 4. Remove bones and flanket and save.
  • 5. Add tomato sauce. Correct seasonings. Cook until cabbage is soft (about 30 minutes). Add the garlic.
  • 6. Note: Potatoes can be added with bones and flanken if desired.

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