Tag: Borsch

My Russian borsch recipe (Moscow style)

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Ingredients:

  • 5 quarts beef broth
  • 1.5  pound slice of meaty bone-in beef shank
  • 1 medium onion, peeled, chopped
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2-3 large to medium beets, peeled
  • 2 carrots, peeled, and chopped (or grated)
  • 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tomato diced (or 3 tablespoon canned diced tomatoes) Continue reading “My Russian borsch recipe (Moscow style)” →

The Best Soup For Cold Weather

Once upon a time, when I studied at Emory University in the US, my good friend called and asked what did I cook for dinner, because she wanted to come over.  “Borsch”, – I answered, thinking that she would definitely know that.  “What is it – borsch? Jennifer asked with suspicions. “It’s a famous Russian soup with beets and cabbage”.  “Beets and cabbage, – repeated she sadly…well, I think, I’d rather stay home.”  It is true that beets and cabbage are not the most popular American vegetables, at least not for everyone-it’s for sure.  However, at that evening, Jennifer still came to my place and tried the borsch.  Now, this is Continue reading “The Best Soup For Cold Weather” →