Omi’s Borscht


Omi's Borscht


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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Additional Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
12 cups


Ingredients

  • 6beets, peeled

  • 6potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 2carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1parsley root with greens, peeled and diced, greens finely chopped

  • 2celery ribs, chopped

  • 3tablespoonswhite vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupbutter

  • ½cupall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonvegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®) (Optional)


  • Directions

    Place beets, potatoes, carrots, parsley root (greens reserved), celery, and vinegar in a large pot; season with salt and pepper. Pour enough water to cover vegetables into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

    Remove beets with a slotted spoon; set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Grate beets when they are cool enough to handle.

    Melt butter in a small saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook and stir until mixture is a light tan color, about 10 minutes; stir mixture into soup. Stir in grated beets and parsley root greens; bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season soup with vegetable bouillon, salt, and pepper.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    248 Calories
    6g Fat
    44g Carbs
    6g Protein

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