Ingredients for - Omi's Borscht

1. Beets, peeled 6
2. Potatoes, peeled and diced 6
3. Carrots, peeled and diced 2
4. Parsley root with greens, peeled and diced, greens finely chopped 1
5. Celery ribs, chopped 2
6. White vinegar 3 tablespoons
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons
8. Butter ¼ cup
9. All-purpose flour ½ cup
10. Vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon®) (Optional) 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Omi's Borscht

1 . Stage

Place beets, potatoes, carrots, parsley root (greens reserved), celery, and vinegar in a large pot; season with salt and pepper. Pour enough water to cover vegetables into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

2 . Stage

Remove beets with a slotted spoon; set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Grate beets when they are cool enough to handle.

3 . Stage

Melt butter in a small saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook and stir until mixture is a light tan color, about 10 minutes; stir mixture into soup. Stir in grated beets and parsley root greens; bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season soup with vegetable bouillon, salt, and pepper.