HOW TO COOK BEETENBARTSCH (RECIPE)

Beetenbartsch is a kind of stew or soup which is traditional in Germany and Austria. This soup is a beetroot soup that is prepared with sour cream and beef. There are many versions of this dish. The Russian and Ukrainians have their own Beetenbartsch. Even the polkas do. This food can be prepared with bacon or if you are the vegetarian type eater of this dish, you can leave out the meat. Here is a simple recipe:


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HOW TO COOK BEETENBARTSCH (RECIPE)

Ingredients:
half a kilo of beetroot (peeled)
750ml (or more) vegetable stock
1 medium size onion (chopped)
1/4 cup wheat flour
1 tbsp marjoram
1 tsp sugar
8 tablespoon sour cream
1 tbsp white vinegar
200grams bacon (diced)
cooking oil
salt

Preparation and Cooking Procedure:
1. In a pot, pour in stock, add onion, flour and marjoram. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Add the beetroot and stir. Simmer until the beetroot is cooked
3. Add salt and vinegar.
4. In a pan, pour in oil. Stir-fry the bacon until browned.
5. Transfer the soup in a serving bowl. Add sour cream and serve with the bacon.

HOW TO COOK BEETENBARTSCH (RECIPE)