Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2007

Loved this borscht! Used all organic produce from our CSA farm share. This was a great way to use our potatoes, beets, carrots and cabbage. I didn't have caraway so I substituted hungarian paprika. And I used 4 cups turkey stock for the initial cooking of the beets and potatoes. I left out the honey since my beets were already sweet, but I did add the vinegar because I like tang with my beets. Topped with sour cream...very yummy!

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2007

great! but i changed it a little. I added homemade beef bone broth. I eliminated the honey and tomato and replaced it with 1 can of brown beans in tomato sauce for a little more depth.

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SushiKite

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2006

This is the MOST AWESOME and the most delicious Borcht that I have ever tasted, such a brilliant recipe. The cider vinegar and the little bit of honey, really does give it something special! Well done, it tastes just like my grandma and grandpa would make!! Well done and thanks! Cheers, Kate

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2006

I made this and loved it. It was my first time making borscht also but I've eaten plenty and this rates with the best. The dill and caraway really make the flavour - I left out the honey and didn't miss it. There's probably a different borscht recipe for every town in eastern Europe. Who cares? It's the taste that matters!

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Ellen L

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2006

Tried it and enjoyed.

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ANDRE

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2006

This is a really yummy soup. Hearty, flavorful- who cares if it's not "authentic"? I've traveled in Russia and several republics and it had just the taste I remember, except a little thicker (I did add some more liquid to this one) and sweeter. I didn't have caraway seeds, so that might have given it a nice pungent offset to the sweet. I would probably just put in a teaspoon of honey or no honey if you've got nice, fresh beets and cabbage. I used Hungarian paprika to season it and that was very nice.

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Gina_CA

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2006

Don't even bother. This is NOT borscht. I lived in Ukraine and Russia, and married a native Ukrainian. If you're looking for authentic Russian borscht, keep looking and pass this one by.

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Gina Rae

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2005

this was a fabulous soup.... my first time making borscht and i LOVED it.... i couldn't find any tomato puree though... so i substituted 2 cups of ready to serve tomato soup.... it was an excellent decision... my guests loved it too....

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2005

This is pretty good and very easy to make. It is a little too sweet for my tastes. I think maybe because of the honey and sweet veggies. It needs a little kick. Overall - not bad for my 1st attempt at making borscht.

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