RUSSIAN GREEN BORSCHT

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Make and share this Russian Green Borscht recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons beef base (or 4 beef bouillon cubes)
salt (don't add too much, the beef base will be salty)
pepper
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 leeks, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lb sorrel, chopped
1/2 lb spinach leaves, chopped
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Add water, beef base, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add parsnips, carrots, leeks, celery and potatoes.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes more, or until meat is tender.
  • Add sorrel and spinach and simmer until greens are tender, 5-10 minutes more.
  • Taste and add sugar if it's too sour.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 133.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 22.3

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