Easy Borscht

A wonderfully delicious and easily prepared borscht recipe handed down from a 90 year old man named Vincent. A rare chance to 'make 'em like they used to!'

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 517 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 cups water, divided
• 1 ½ pounds new potatoes
• 2 pounds country style pork ribs, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red beets, drained and chopped, juice reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

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 pork and beets, and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

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.