Hearty Mennonite Beef and Cabbage Borscht

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Mennonite Beef and Cabbage Borscht is a comforting non-vegetarian dish that showcases the rich flavors of traditional Mennonite cuisine. This nourishing soup features tender beef broth, earthy cabbage, and sweet carrots, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this borscht is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side dish.

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Overview

This delightful and hearty Mennonite soup, passed down through generations, combines the rich flavors of beef broth with the earthiness of cabbage and the sweetness of carrots. Enhanced with aromatic spices and a touch of cream, this borscht is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Mennonite

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 140 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds (lb) beef soup bones
• 2 Quarts (qt) water
• 12 Medium carrots, minced
• 6 Medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 Whole head cabbage, shredded
• 3 Medium onions, minced
• 1.5 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 10 Whole allspice berries
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 0.5 Whole star anise
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper
• 1.5 Cups tomato, minced
• 0.5 Cups heavy cream

Steps

1. In a large pot, bring the beef soup bones and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours, adding more water as necessary to maintain a 2-quart level. Remove and discard the soup bones, then strain the broth into a fresh pot and return it to the stovetop.
2. Add the minced carrots, cubed potatoes, shredded cabbage, minced onions, minced parsley, allspice berries, salt, bay leaf, star anise, and ground black pepper to the broth. Cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced tomatoes and bring the soup back to a boil.
4. Serve the soup hot, topping each serving with a swirl of heavy cream for a rich, creamy finish.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Mennonite Beef and Cabbage Borscht!