UNCLE BILL'S SIMPLE VEGETABLE BORSCHT

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Make and share this Uncle Bill's Simple Vegetable Borscht recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Lemon

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1 small green pepper, seeded and diced
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage
1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
1 medium beet, peeled and grated
6 cups water
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
3 1/2 fluid ounces tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1/2 cup cauliflower floret (or more if desired)
1 large celery rib, chopped small
1 medium red apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, grated carrots, diced green and red peppers and saute' for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in green and red shredded cabbage, grated beet and saute' for 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Transfer sautéed vegetables to a large cooking pot.
  • Add water, vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, bay leaf, crushed peppercorns and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cauliflower florets, chopped celery, diced apple, paprika, soy sauce, dill weed and lemon juice and simmer covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Let borscht sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Refrigerate any unused portion.

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