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Summa Borscht

By: Robin C

"This is a recipe from my mother's German-Mennonite ancestry. We eat it with hard-boiled eggs diced and added to the soup, for a meal in a bowl. Delicious!"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts

Ingredients

5 cups diced red potatoes
7 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups green onions, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup half-and-half

Directions

Place diced potatoes into a large saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the green onions, dill, and buttermilk; bring back to a simmer. Stir in the half-and-half before serving.