Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2002

Delicious. Definitely a keeper. Took a little more effort than I would normally apply to a soup, but I did add a step by grating the beets after they'd been cooked in the stock. In response to the other reviews: yeah, a little garlic wouldn't hurt but it's fine without. And I LIKE having the cabbage in two different textures--I think that was the point. if b but it's worth it. Wonder if I could do the mashed potatoes separatelyIn response to the other reviews: yeah,

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BITEME2933

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2002

I also have never had borscht but got the recipe to make for an Eastern European Themed potluck. Everyone raved about it. My husband gave it a 10. It takes a while to make but it is worth it. Thanks!

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RACHEL V.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2002

This borscht recipe is amazing. It is as hearty as they come and very full flavoured. I've made a few changes that you may like. A couple of cloves of garlic in the sauce really enhances the flavour. Also, I like to fry all of the cabbage so it is all of a consistant texture. Serve the soup with some sourdough bread and you will have a instant hit. If any of you ever end up in the Kootenay region of British Columbia Canada you should stop by the Grand Forks Hotel. Their diner makes a wonderful example of this soup and also has many other traditional Russian dishes that you are bound to enjoy. Cheers, Mike

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FREDDYTHEFISH

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2002

mmmmm,soooooo good! the best borscht i've ever had i grated the beats into the soup instead of throwing them away thank you

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ISLAND_GIRL

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2002

I was trying to find a borscht recipe as good as my friend's mom's. This is so much better. I have made it 4-5 times, and it gets better each time, as I make my own changes. This is the best borscht I have ever eaten. However, I don't discard the beet, I grate it into the soup! Enjoy!

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BARLEYMOM

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2001

i love it the kids hate it

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CBROCKET

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2001

This was such a yummy recipe! I've never had borscht before, but this came out so well that I will definitely make it again. And again. :)

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BON8017

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2001

This is the first time I have ever made borscht and it was delicious. I did make a few small changes by adding 1 cup of carrots and 2 stalks of celery. I also used butter instead of margarine and in the mashed potatoes I added light margarine instead of regular to lower the fat content slightly.

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