Recipe - Bobchas Polish Borscht

1 One half pound Pork spareribs
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 Bay leaf
3 Peppercorns
2 tablespoon White vinegar
5 md Beets
2 cup Sour cream
2 cup Milk
3 tablespoon Flour
Salt and pepper

In a large pot combine the spare ribs, onion, bay leaf and peppercorns,
vinegar and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is
tender, about 1 to 1 One half hours. In another pot, cover the scrubbed beets
with water and bring to a boil. Simmer the beets for 45 To 1 hour or until
the beets are tender. Drain and rinse the beets under cold water until they
are cool. Peel and grate the beets.

When the meat is tender, Remove the bones and strip off the meat in bite
size pieces. Return the meat to the broth and stir in the grated beets.
Season the soup with salt and pepper. In a large bowl stir together the
sour cream, milk and flour. Add two cups of the hot stock to the sour cream
mixture and stir to combine. Pour this mixture through a strainer into the
soup. Heat the soup over medium heat at a gentle simmer, but do not allow
it to boil. Boiling will cause the sour cream to curdle. Serve immediately
with boiled potatoes and pumpernickel or rye bread.

Yield: About 810 cups for 4 servings

Recipe By : HOW TO BOIL WATER SHOW #BW8330

From: Meg Antczak Date: 052296
Posted to MMRecipes Digest V3 #305

Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 00:18:09 0500

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