Chunky Borscht

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thin slices
  • 1 small celery root (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups drained diced canned beets (one 15-ounce can)
  • 1 1/2 cups drained diced canned tomatoes (one 15-ounce can)
  • 3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium beef broth or homemade stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
  • 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the parsnips, celery root, turnip, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the beets, tomatoes, broth, water, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil.
  7. 7
    Add the kielbasa.
  8. 8
    Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in the 1/3 cup dill.
  10. 10
    Serve topped with the sour cream and the remaining 3 tablespoons dill.

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