Pisnyi Borsch (Meatless Beet Soup)
| Yield: | 10 Servings |
| Categories: | Christmas, Soups, Vegetables, Russian |
| 2 | lb | Beets |
| 1 | lg | Carrot |
| 1 | md | Parsnip |
| 1 | md | Turnip |
| 2 | lg | Celery Ribs |
| 2 | md | Onions |
| 1 | lg | Bay Leaf |
| 3 | Peppercorns; Use 4 If Desired | |
| 3 | Dried Boletus Mushrooms; OR | |
| 1/2 | lb | Chopped Mushrooms |
| ;Liquid From The Cooked Mushrooms, Optional | ||
| 1 | qt | Beet Kvas; OR |
| 1 | ts | Sour Salt; Crystalized Citric Acid If Not Using Kvas |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Ground Pepper; Or To Taste |
| 2 | ts | Fresh Dill; Chopped |
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