Traditional Borscht with Sauerkraut

Description

Forget boring soup! This is a unique borscht recipe bursting with sauerkraut flavor. Just add some smoked sausage and you will understand why this borscht kit is a bestseller.

The kit is packaged into a beautiful collectible tin with traditional Ukrainian floral design on the lid. The package is magnetic on the back so it works as a fridge magnet!

SERVES 3

Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz)

INGREDIENTS: white potatoes, onions, sauerkraut, beets, carrot, garlic, green cabbage, tomatoes, tomato powder, dill, onion powder, non-hydrogenated canola oil, fructose, sugar, citric acid, sea salt, bay leaf, black pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

You will need:

3 cups vegetable/chicken/beef broth (+1 cup if using meat)

1/2 cups smoked sausage or kielbasa cut into rounds* (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

*You can use any protein of your choice in place of sausage or add none at all!

Stove Top Directions

Combine borscht soup mix, broth and sausage in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, around 20-30 minutes. When borscht is done, remove the pot from heat and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Crockpot Directions:

In a crockpot combine borscht soup mix with suggested ingredients. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours until the vegetables are tender.

Serving Suggestion

Serve warm, topped with sour cream or plain greek yogurt. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill, chives or parsley to add flavor and texture.