Borsch

As confirmation, the classic Italian cookbook the Silver Spoon gives no fewer than 10 versions although admittedly, one of these is a minestrone alla russa – aka borsch: one from Puglia, in the far south, based on their beloved turnip tops, or cime di rapa, a Neapolitan take heavy with Mediterranean peppers and aubergines, which makes an interesting contrast with a recipe from Milan, with its bacon lardons, parmesan and sage. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The borsch, which is made with locally grown beets, vegetables and beef, and topped with a dollop of sour cream, is served with Cherny Khleb for $5.99. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's "borsch" and "vam nravitsa" plus America does border Russia at the tip of Alaska. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Later I learned that this soup is actually called "borsch" in Russian. ❋ Gochengdoo (2010)

Start with hare in its own borsch and ravioli, followed by pink roasted squab with glacé endives, then cream of goat cheese with strawberry red wine sorbet and basil. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Delicious Russian borsch and plenty of alcohol kept us going through the evening. ❋ Edward Goldman (2012)

I'm not keen on the raw flour flavour, and the creaminess of the finished soup is at odds with my idea of borsch, however authentic it might be if you happen to find yourself in Lwów / Lviv / Russia. ❋ Unknown (2011)

My grandmother, a refined professor of German from St. Petersburg, makes a mean vegetarian borsch with prunes. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

Some people also like to put minced fresh garlic into their borsch plate; it gives the soup an extra kick. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

If you are making vegetarian borsch, add the beans now. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

Good-bye, vodka-swilling government minders, cold-hearted bureaucrats, and hot borsch. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

As the filling, nourishing soup of the Soviet Union, borsch was not just a miracle drug for anyone struggling to survive Russia; it transcended regional borders and boundaries of class. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

Greedily, we spooned out of our earthenware bowls the hot, thick borsch, inhaling its earthy fragrance and watching the dollops of sour cream slowly melt, starlike, into the deep scarlet brew of chunky meat, sliced beets, and shredded cabbage, pliant and springy like seaweed. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

But some of it—the famous borsch, or the decadent solyanka, or the beloved salat olivye—I can re-create quite easily. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

In this environment of apprehension and betrayal, when you could not trust your own government with your life, borsch was the great leveling force. ❋ Anna Badkhen (2010)

Dude 1: Ugh, [Stacy] accidentally took a multi-vitamin instead of [the Plan] B [pill]. Dude 2: Again? Won't this be her third borsch this month?! ❋ Minnesota0269 (2008)

To [understand] [Ukrainians] you just have to [try] Borsch. ❋ Vall-e (2016)

Dude I'm hungry. Here have some [borsch] [DANG dude] this stuff is good!!! [O_O] ❋ Kordave12 (2010)

Person 1: Hey! [Let's eat] some Borsch Person 2: What is that? [---] [15 minutes] later --- Person 2: Where do i find more Borsch? ❋ Borsh-is-perfection-soupified. (2020)

[Student] One: [Shall we] order? Student Two: [Lets borsch]! ❋ TheKlondykesLair (2009)

[Romanian] boomer: [the COVID] was developed by Bill Gates Me: [stop eating borsch] ❋ Altexboss (2020)