easy borscht

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
• 2 pounds country style lamb ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 cups water, divided
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red beets, drained and chopped, juice reserved
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons red vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 35 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• in another pot, simmer ribs and onions in 4 cups of water for 2 hours, or until ribs are tender. remove ribs, and set aside. skim fat from simmering liquid, and pour in beet juice. add chopped lamb and beets, and bring to a simmer.
• in a bowl, whisk sour cream together with 2 cups of water and the vinegar. slowly stir into soup. season to taste with salt and pepper. serve over boiled potatoes.