BEET SOUP—RUSSIAN STYLE (FLEISCHIG)

Name: BEET SOUP—RUSSIAN STYLE (FLEISCHIG)
Ingredients: 1 large Large beet; 1/2 pound Onion; 1 pound Fat brisket of beef; as needed Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); 3/4 cup Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Citric acid (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); to taste Salt and pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

This hearty Russian-style beet soup, or borscht, is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cold day. The combination of sweet beets, savory onions, and rich beef brisket creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile. This traditional soup is simmered slowly to develop its complex flavors, resulting in a warming and delicious meal.

Ingredients

1 large Large beet
1/2 pound Onion
1 pound Fat brisket of beef
as needed Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Citric acid (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
to taste Salt and pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1Cut the large beet and the half pound of onions into thick pieces.
2Place the prepared beets and onions in a kettle with the pound of fat brisket of beef. Cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 2 hours.
3Add the 3/4 cup of sugar and the 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid to the soup. Continue to cook for another hour.
4Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.