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Russian Borscht
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 32 Minutes
Servings: 6
good borscht
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 1/2 quarts beef broth
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/4 lbs cabbage, cored and shredded
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, diced
2 lbs beets, peeled and diced (tops reserved)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pint sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Directions:
1. Heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot until very hot.
2. Add the cubed lamb, and sear until well browned. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the beef broth, vinegar, and lemon juice; add the cabbage, tomatoes, diced beets, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb and beets are tender, about 2 hours.
4. Chop the beet tops, stir into the borscht, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish the soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of dill after ladling in the soup.
By RecipeOfHealth.com