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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 59 (from laksa075)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa059.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch","crawl_time":1775639933,"first_indexed_time":1616273187,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbcgoodfood!www,\/recipes\/borsch s443","src_root_hash":"4708419191032196459","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Borsch recipe | Good Food","meta_descriptions":["Make a warming bowl of borsch (also known as borscht or borshch) with this simple and comforting recipe. Serve this hearty soup with a dollop of soured cream and a chunk of crusty bread"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to main content\nSkip to ingredients\nFor the stock\n1kg\nfatty beef shin\n(left in large chunks)\n1\nonion\npeeled and left whole\n1\nbay leaf\nFor the broth\n2.2kg\npotatoes\npeeled and chopped\n2 tbsp\nsunflower oil\n1\nonion\nfinely diced\n1\ncarrot\nroughly grated\n200g\nbeetroot\npeeled and chopped into matchsticks\n1\nred pepper\nchopped (optional)\n½ x 400g can\nchopped tomatoes\n6\nprunes\npitted (we used French Agen prunes)\n½\nwhite cabbage\nshredded\n400g can\nred kidney beans\ndrained and rinsed\n100ml\nsoured cream or crème fraîche\nto serve\n½ bunch\ndill\nchopped\ncrusty bread\nto serve\nNutrition: per serving (6)\nkcal\n651\nfat\n17g\nsaturates\n6g\ncarbs\n74g\nsugars\n14g\nfibre\n12g\nhigh\nprotein\n43g\nsalt\n0.26g\nMethod\nstep 1\nTo make the stock, put the meat, whole onion, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold water in a large\nsaucepan\n. Cook over a very low heat for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs. Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time. Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole onion and discard.\nstep 2\nAdd the potatoes to the borscht, season well with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the diced onion and carrot, and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising.\nstep 3\nAdd the beetroot and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, if using, and cook for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and prunes, stir, then increase the heat and boil to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht.\nstep 4\nAdd the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and cook for 7-10 mins or until tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, lots of chopped dill and some crusty bread.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch#site-main)\n\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe \"Subscribe\")\n- [Sustainability](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feature\/sustainability \"Sustainability\")\n- [Good Food Shows](https:\/\/www.goodfoodshow.com\/summer\/?utm_source=bbcgoodfood.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=eyebrowbanner \"Good Food Shows\")\n- [GF x Gousto](https:\/\/cook.gousto.co.uk\/goodfood\/?utm_source=goodfood&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=goodfood&?promo_code=GOODFOOD50 \"GF x Gousto\")\n- [Download our app](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=homepage_eyebrow&is_mar26_chetnamakan_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F \"Download our app\")\n- [GF x Laithwaites Wine](https:\/\/www.laithwaites.co.uk\/partnerships\/goodfood?cid=PRT\/8715001\/goodfood\/GFEYENAV&\/partner&\/20251015&\/LW&utm_medium=PRT&utm_source=gf&utm_campaign=GFEYENAV \"GF x Laithwaites Wine\")\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/login)\n- [Register](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/signup)\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/login)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/api\/auth\/signup)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes \"Recipes\")\n  - 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6**\n\n**Easy**\n\nPrep: **20 mins**\n\nCook: **2 hrs**\n\n[A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratingsRate](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch#rating)\n\n[2 comments](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch#commentsFeed)\n\nMake a warming bowl of borsch (also known as borscht or borshch) with this simple and comforting recipe. Serve this hearty soup with a dollop of soured cream and a chunk of crusty bread\n\nRead more\n\nFreezable\n\nGluten-free\n\nPrint\n\nAd\n\n[Skip to ingredients](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch#ingredients-list)\n\nAlternatives\n\nComplete the dish\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 3\n\n[Ukrainian pork rib borsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/ukrainian-pork-rib-borsch)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings\n\n[Pork rib bortsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pork-rib-bortsch)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings\n\n[Pickled red cabbage](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pickled-red-cabbage)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.44 ratings\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 3\n\n[![Bread roll and butter](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/03\/EasyBreadRolls-e4a7255.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/easy-bread-rolls)\n\n[Easy bread rolls](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/easy-bread-rolls)\n\nA star rating of 4.3 out of 5.229 ratings\n\nBake these simple white dinner rolls for sandwiches, burger buns or to dunk in soup. 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These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes\n\n## Ingredients\n## Nutrition\n\n### For the stock\n- 1kg [fatty beef shin](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/beef-glossary)\n  (left in large chunks)\n- 1 [onion](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/onion-glossary)\n  peeled and left whole\n- 1 bay leaf\n\n### For the broth\n- 2\\.2kg [potatoes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/potato-glossary)\n  peeled and chopped\n- 2 tbsp [sunflower oil](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/sunflower-oil-glossary)\n- 1 [onion](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/onion-glossary)\n  finely diced\n- 1 [carrot](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/carrots-glossary)\n  roughly grated\n- 200g [beetroot](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/beetroot-glossary)\n  peeled and chopped into matchsticks\n- 1 [red pepper](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/pepper-glossary)\n  chopped (optional)\n- ½ x 400g can [chopped tomatoes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/tomato-glossary)\n- 6 prunes\n  pitted (we used French Agen prunes)\n- ½ [white cabbage](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/cabbage-glossary)\n  shredded\n- 400g can [red kidney beans](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/kidney-beans-glossary)\n  drained and rinsed\n- 100ml [soured cream or crème fraîche](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/creme-fraiche-glossary)\n  to serve\n- ½ bunch dill\n  chopped\n- crusty bread\n  to serve\n\nKeep the screen awake with cook mode on the [Good Food app.](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=ingredients_CTA&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F)\n\nNutrition: per serving (6)\n\n- kcal651\n- fat17g\n- saturates6g\n- carbs74g\n- sugars14g\n- fibre12g\n  high\n- protein43g\n- salt0\\.26g\n\nAd\n\n## Method\n- ### step 1\n  To make the stock, put the meat, whole onion, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold water in a large [saucepan](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/five-best-saucepans). Cook over a very low heat for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs. Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time. Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole onion and discard.\n- ### step 2\n  Add the potatoes to the borscht, season well with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the diced onion and carrot, and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising.\n- ### step 3\n  Add the beetroot and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, if using, and cook for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and prunes, stir, then increase the heat and boil to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht.\n- ### step 4\n  Add the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and cook for 7-10 mins or until tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, lots of chopped dill and some crusty bread.\n## Sponsored content\nAd\n\n## Comments, questions and tips (2)\n### Overall rating\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratings\n\n#### Stellieroz\n2 months ago\n\ntip\n\nThis can be made vegetarian by substituting miso stock for the beef stock. I also used thick kefir instead of crème fraiche and radish tops instead of cabbage and black beans instead of kidney beans, as that is what I had available. It was delicious\\!\n\nReply\n\n#### nickbarl74rDsNBfcL\n2 years ago\n\nI do realise the author is Ukrainian, but this is a very poor recipe. Prunes, red pepper and kidney beans? I must have eaten dozens of bowls of borsch around the world and I have never seen these three ingredients. Highly recommend the Hairy Bikers' recipe instead - easier, tastier and more… More\n\nReply\n\n##### obula57723629\n6 months ago\n\nThat is a very wrong recipe, I am Ukrainian amd I can tell\n\nAd\n\nAd\n\n[Savour the season](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26)\n\nTurn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month.\n\n[Subscribe today](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26)\n\n#### Related guides\n[Ukrainian pork rib borsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/ukrainian-pork-rib-borsch)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings\n\n[From borsch to hope: Olia Hercules on food, family and the power of empathy](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/from-borsch-to-hope-olia-hercules-on-food-family-and-the-power-of-empathy)\n\n[Pork rib bortsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pork-rib-bortsch)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings\n\n[*audio*BBC Good Food Rookie & Nice podcast – borsch with Olia Hercules](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/rookie-nice-podcast-olia-hercules)\n\nAd\n\n#### You may also like\n[Ukrainian pork rib borsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/ukrainian-pork-rib-borsch)\n\nA star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings\n\n[Pork rib bortsch](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pork-rib-bortsch)\n\nA star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings\n\n[Pickled red cabbage](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pickled-red-cabbage)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.44 ratings\n## Sponsored content\n\n[Explore our recipe app](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap\/np1ykpdl)\n\nSubscribe now and get access to exclusive recipes, meal plans, podcasts and more.\n\n[Try today](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap\/np1ykpdl)\n\n[Savour the season](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?tab=digital&utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_campaign=326cspring-26&utm_content=footer-widget)\n\nTurn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month.\n\n[Subscribe today](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/subscribe?tab=digital&utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_campaign=326cspring-26&utm_content=footer-widget)\n\n[Podcast](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feature\/podcasts)\n\nOur food team shares tips, techniques and their all-time favourite recipes in our lively weekly podcast.\n\n[More](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feature\/podcasts)\n\n- [Visit us on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goodfoodeveryday)\n- [Visit us on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/@BBCgoodfood)\n- [Visit us on Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodfoodeveryday)\n- [Visit us on Pinterest](http:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/goodfood)\n- [Visit us on Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GoodFood)\n- [Visit us on Tiktok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@goodfood)\n- [Visit us on Rss](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feed\/atom\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/about-bbc-good-food \"About us\")\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/contact-us \"Contact Us\")\n- [Privacy Queries](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/privacy-policy-form \"Privacy Queries\")\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/privacy\/ \"Privacy Policy\")\n- [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions\/ \"Terms & Conditions\")\n- [Cookies Policy](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/cookies\/ \"Cookies Policy\")\n- [Complaints escalation](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/complaints-escalation\/ \"Complaints escalation\")\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/brands\/bbc-good-food-magazine\/#advertising \"Advertise\")\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/accessibility\/ \"Accessibility\")\n- [Sustainability](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/feature\/sustainability \"Sustainability\")\n- [AI Policy](https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/genai\/ \"AI Policy\")\n- [Manage Privacy Settings](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/borsch \"Manage your privacy and consent settings\")\n\nThis website is owned and published by Immediate Media Company Limited. 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to main content Skip to ingredients For the stock 1kg fatty beef shin (left in large chunks) 1 onion peeled and left whole 1 bay leaf For the broth 2.2kg potatoes peeled and chopped 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion finely diced 1 carrot roughly grated 200g beetroot peeled and chopped into matchsticks 1 red pepper chopped (optional) ½ x 400g can chopped tomatoes 6 prunes pitted (we used French Agen prunes) ½ white cabbage shredded 400g can red kidney beans drained and rinsed 100ml soured cream or crème fraîche to serve ½ bunch dill chopped crusty bread to serve Nutrition: per serving (6) kcal 651 fat 17g saturates 6g carbs 74g sugars 14g fibre 12g high protein 43g salt 0.26g Method step 1 To make the stock, put the meat, whole onion, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold water in a large saucepan . Cook over a very low heat for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs. Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time. Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole onion and discard. step 2 Add the potatoes to the borscht, season well with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the diced onion and carrot, and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising. step 3 Add the beetroot and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, if using, and cook for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and prunes, stir, then increase the heat and boil to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht. step 4 Add the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and cook for 7-10 mins or until tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, lots of chopped dill and some crusty bread.
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[Olia Hercules](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/author/oliahercules) Save recipe Serves 4 - 6 Easy Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hrs [A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratingsRate](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch#rating) [2 comments](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch#commentsFeed) Make a warming bowl of borsch (also known as borscht or borshch) with this simple and comforting recipe. Serve this hearty soup with a dollop of soured cream and a chunk of crusty bread Read more Freezable Gluten-free Print Ad [Skip to ingredients](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch#ingredients-list) Alternatives Complete the dish Showing items 1 to 3 of 3 [Ukrainian pork rib borsch](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ukrainian-pork-rib-borsch) A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings [Pork rib bortsch](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pork-rib-bortsch) A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings [Pickled red cabbage](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pickled-red-cabbage) A star rating of 4 out of 5.44 ratings Showing items 1 to 3 of 3 [![Bread roll and butter](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2020/03/EasyBreadRolls-e4a7255.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-bread-rolls) [Easy bread rolls](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-bread-rolls) A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.229 ratings Bake these simple white dinner rolls for sandwiches, burger buns or to dunk in soup. 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These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes ## Ingredients ## Nutrition ### For the stock - 1kg [fatty beef shin](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/beef-glossary) (left in large chunks) - 1 [onion](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/onion-glossary) peeled and left whole - 1 bay leaf ### For the broth - 2\.2kg [potatoes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/potato-glossary) peeled and chopped - 2 tbsp [sunflower oil](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sunflower-oil-glossary) - 1 [onion](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/onion-glossary) finely diced - 1 [carrot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/carrots-glossary) roughly grated - 200g [beetroot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/beetroot-glossary) peeled and chopped into matchsticks - 1 [red pepper](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/pepper-glossary) chopped (optional) - ½ x 400g can [chopped tomatoes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/tomato-glossary) - 6 prunes pitted (we used French Agen prunes) - ½ [white cabbage](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/cabbage-glossary) shredded - 400g can [red kidney beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kidney-beans-glossary) drained and rinsed - 100ml [soured cream or crème fraîche](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/creme-fraiche-glossary) to serve - ½ bunch dill chopped - crusty bread to serve Keep the screen awake with cook mode on the [Good Food app.](https://immediate.onelink.me/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=ingredients_CTA&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F) Nutrition: per serving (6) - kcal651 - fat17g - saturates6g - carbs74g - sugars14g - fibre12g high - protein43g - salt0\.26g Ad ## Method - ### step 1 To make the stock, put the meat, whole onion, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold water in a large [saucepan](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/five-best-saucepans). Cook over a very low heat for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs. Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time. Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole onion and discard. - ### step 2 Add the potatoes to the borscht, season well with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the diced onion and carrot, and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising. - ### step 3 Add the beetroot and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, if using, and cook for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and prunes, stir, then increase the heat and boil to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht. - ### step 4 Add the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and cook for 7-10 mins or until tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, lots of chopped dill and some crusty bread. ## Sponsored content Ad ## Comments, questions and tips (2) ### Overall rating A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratings #### Stellieroz 2 months ago tip This can be made vegetarian by substituting miso stock for the beef stock. I also used thick kefir instead of crème fraiche and radish tops instead of cabbage and black beans instead of kidney beans, as that is what I had available. It was delicious\! Reply #### nickbarl74rDsNBfcL 2 years ago I do realise the author is Ukrainian, but this is a very poor recipe. Prunes, red pepper and kidney beans? I must have eaten dozens of bowls of borsch around the world and I have never seen these three ingredients. Highly recommend the Hairy Bikers' recipe instead - easier, tastier and more… More Reply ##### obula57723629 6 months ago That is a very wrong recipe, I am Ukrainian amd I can tell Ad Ad [Savour the season](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26) Turn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month. 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Readable Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch#site-main) [Skip to ingredients](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/borsch#ingredients-list) ### For the stock - 1kg [fatty beef shin](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/beef-glossary) (left in large chunks) - 1 [onion](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/onion-glossary) peeled and left whole - 1 bay leaf ### For the broth - 2\.2kg [potatoes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/potato-glossary) peeled and chopped - 2 tbsp [sunflower oil](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sunflower-oil-glossary) - 1 [onion](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/onion-glossary) finely diced - 1 [carrot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/carrots-glossary) roughly grated - 200g [beetroot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/beetroot-glossary) peeled and chopped into matchsticks - 1 [red pepper](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/pepper-glossary) chopped (optional) - ½ x 400g can [chopped tomatoes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/tomato-glossary) - 6 prunes pitted (we used French Agen prunes) - ½ [white cabbage](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/cabbage-glossary) shredded - 400g can [red kidney beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/kidney-beans-glossary) drained and rinsed - 100ml [soured cream or crème fraîche](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/creme-fraiche-glossary) to serve - ½ bunch dill chopped - crusty bread to serve Nutrition: per serving (6) - kcal651 - fat17g - saturates6g - carbs74g - sugars14g - fibre12g high - protein43g - salt0\.26g ## Method - ### step 1 To make the stock, put the meat, whole onion, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold water in a large [saucepan](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/five-best-saucepans). Cook over a very low heat for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs. Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time. Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole onion and discard. - ### step 2 Add the potatoes to the borscht, season well with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the diced onion and carrot, and cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising. - ### step 3 Add the beetroot and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper, if using, and cook for another 2 mins, then add the tomatoes and prunes, stir, then increase the heat and boil to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht. - ### step 4 Add the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and cook for 7-10 mins or until tender. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, lots of chopped dill and some crusty bread.
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