Polish Borscht

Description

This delicious vegetarian borscht is made with beets and dried mushrooms and is a traditional dish in Poland on Christmas Eve. For extra flavor, add some garlic if you like. For a heartier soup, you can add dumplings.

Ingredients

  • 6 dried wild mushrooms
  • 8 medium beets, trimmed
  • 4 quarts water, or more as needed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 10 whole allspice berries
  • 4 bay leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (Optional)

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 10

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