Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs
  • 2 onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 parsnips
  • 2 to 3 beets with tops
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 4 fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cloves garlic (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 sm. new potatoes per person
  • 1 tsp. fresh chopped dill

Method

  • Peel and shred vegetables.
  • Wash beets and tops well, then shred beets and chop greens.
  • Place vegetables in a large pot with broth or water and bouillon.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Wipe mushrooms with damp towel, slice thin, and cook in oil.
  • Stir in flour to make a paste.
  • Add a little broth, bring to a light boil, then add to vegetables.
  • Mix buttermilk and sour cream and add to soup.
  • Do not boil; the borshch may curdle.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Garnish with dill and garlic mashed with salt.
  • Scrub potatoes and boil 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Place in a serving bowl and serve separately.