Barszcz Beet Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Barszcz Beet Soup

• Canned Beets
• Onion
• 8 cups water
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• Lemon, Juice Of
• Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt And Pepper
• Sour Cream
• Port Wine

How to Make Barszcz Beet Soup

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roast beets for 45-60 minutes until tender.
3. While beets roast, finely chop onions and rehydrate dried mushrooms (if using).
4. Once beets are cool enough to handle, peel and chop them roughly.
5. Reserve 1 cup of the beet juice.
6. In a large pot, sauté onions and mushrooms in a little oil until softened.
7. Add the chopped beets, water, and vegetable stock to the pot.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved beet juice, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar.
10. Add the beet juice mixture to the simmering soup.
11. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Serve hot, garnished with mashed potatoes (optional), fresh herbs, and/or a dollop of sour cream.