Lunche for 6
Barszcz Beet Soup
Beets and root vegetables simmer in beef stock with vinegar and spices for a bright, savory Polish-style soup.
Typical price
$6.48for 4 servings
$1.62 per serving$6.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Eastern EuropeanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 beets
- 2 carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 whole allspice berries
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- sour cream and dill
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add sliced beets, allspice berries, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, then stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock and bring the soup to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 minutes, until the beets are tender.
- Remove the allspice berries and bay leaf, then stir in vinegar and sugar.
- Serve the soup with sour cream and dill if using.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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