Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
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February 10 2014
Sochi Games - Beef and Beet Borscht
1 (1 inch thick) slice bone-in beef shank
3 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
3 cups diced peeled beets
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/4 cup white vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.