Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2005

I loved this recipe, it turned out perfect ! Thanks so much!

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2006

This dish is simple enough to make (my first soup attempt ever, and it went off without a hitch), and has an awesome old world, authentic kind of taste to it. The sausage addition makes for a hearty soup!

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zariiah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Matawan, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2006

My wife is from Ukraine and I can guarantee you this recipe is authentic and also delicious!! I have eaten it vegetarian style and with a variety of different meats but my favorite is with sausage.

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CyberGrampa

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2006

I lived in Russia for 6 months and this is authentic! Don't overcook it or the rich magenta color will turn brick red. Delicious and so healthy. Even my three year old liked it.

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Michelle JOnes

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2006

I must say that I was skeptical, but I absolutely LOVED it! We like our veggies in chunks (it's hard to shred beets without turning the counter pink!), so we diced/chopped all the vegetables, and it came out great. Thanks for this recipe!

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Kristen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2006

Very good soup. I served it with a homemade crusty bread. I had never tried a Borscht before, so I didn't know what to expect. The tomato base reminds me of a old fashion vegetable soup ... just different vegetables. I didn't have fresh beets on hand so I used a pint jar of canned (that I had put up earlier this summer). I just drained the liquid and added them after the cabbage so they would not cook down to a mush. I also did not have fresh garlic so I substituted garlic power. I have no doubt that fresh garlic would taste better, but sometimes you just have to work with what you have on hand. The instructions call for a "large pot". You should use at least a 6 quart stock pot. I started out with a 4 quart and had to transfer to a larger one. I will definitely make this soup again.

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MSmith

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Yanceyville, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2006

This is a great recipe. I have never cooked with beets. I put them in the food processor because it was very difficult to shred them. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly. Will make again. Thanks.

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Amanda

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Lewisville, Texas, USA

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2006

I really enjoyed this borscht. The only thing I had to adjust was the amount of liquid. The recipe calls for 2quarts and then 3/4c of water. I found the soup was too thick (I really like broth). At the end I added fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream in each bowl. Yummy!

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NATHALIE1

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Merville, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: May 16, 2006

My family and I lived in Russia for 3 1/2 years, and I have looked for a borscht recipe that was the same as we had there. This one was perfect! I've never had borscht with meat in it, so I made it vegetarian. This was the real thing - especially with the sourcream, or "smeatana" on top!

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VVBROCK

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2006

Really enjoyed this soup - so wonderful with all the yummy fresh veg. I do agree with a previous reviewer, however, who thought it would have been better with more broth as it was quite thick. Despite that though, the soup is delicious and I will make it again for sure.

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