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Poltava-Style Borsch
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Poltava-Style Borsch

An authentic borsch recipe with garlic donuts, passed down from my grandmother in Poltava. Rich flavor, vibrant color, and a soul-warming aroma.
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Prep

30m

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Cook

1h 30m

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Total

2h

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Servings

8

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Recipe Video

🥦INGREDIENTS(0/12)

Servings:
8 serv.
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👨‍🍳COOKING STEPS(7 steps)

Step 1

Cook pork rib broth for 1 hour on low heat, skimming the foam.

60 min
Timer: 60 min

Step 2

Grate the beetroot coarsely, sprinkle with vinegar to preserve color. Sauté in oil for 10 minutes.

10 min
Timer: 10 min

Step 3

Dice the potatoes, shred the cabbage. Add to the broth.

50 min
Timer: 50 min

Step 4

Grate the carrots, dice the onion. Make a roux with tomato paste in a pan.

7 min
Timer: 7 min

Step 5

Add the beetroot and roux to the pot. Cook for 20 minutes.

20 min
Timer: 20 min

Step 6

Crush lard with garlic in a mortar. Add to borscht 5 minutes before done. Add bay leaf.

5 min
Timer: 5 min

Step 7

Let the borscht rest for 30 minutes covered. Serve with sour cream and garlic donuts.

30 min
Timer: 30 min

🥗 Nutritional Information

419

kcal · per serving

Nutritional Info

Calories
419kcal
Protein
20.3g
Carbs
58g
Fat
12.3g
Fiber
7.1g

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Reviews(2)

Анна

Absolutely delicious! The whole family loved it.

Том

Easy to make and looks amazing.

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