Red Borscht / Barszcz Czerwony Wigilijny
This is a recipe for a traditional Polish borscht and is usually served on Christmas Eve as a soup with dumplings, or potatoes . It can also be served in a cup, as an addition to croquettes which is one of my favorites.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 4 L Water (may use meat stock)
- 1 kg red beet root scrubbed well
- 3 medium carrots peeled
- 1 medium parsley root peeled
- 1/4 large celery root peeled
- 1 green celery stalk
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled
- 1/2 medium leek
- 1 medium granny smith apple cored unpeeled
- 5-6 garlic cloves
- 3-4 pieces dried mushrooms (optional)
- 1 salt to taste
- 1 black pepper to taste or peppercorns
- 1 sugar to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon or vinegar to taste
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 5-6 grains allspice
- 1 tablespoon marjoram (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub the beetroot, there is no reason to peel it and cut into thick slices and place on the bottom of a big pot.
- Cut up the vegetables and add to the beets root. Add garlic and dried mushrooms.
- Cover with water. place on high heat until the water boils and then reduce heat and cover the pot and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- When the soup start to simmer add about a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice so that the soup retains it's red, bright color.
- When the apples are cooked, remove them.
- When vegetables and beets are tender strain and remove them by using a strainer add salt, vinegar / lemon juice, pepper and sugar to taste.
- Serve with dumplings, croquettes, hard boiled egg or potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: Servings | |
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 93 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 164mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.5g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 12.4g | |
| Protein 3.2g | |
| Vitamin D 95mcg | 473% |
| Calcium 48mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 233mg | 5% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie per day is used for general nutrition advice. This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note; changing anything will cause the nutritional information to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only. | |
My kids and hubby loved it. Saving this one to my favorite Polish recipes. Thank you for sharing.