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storychew Dec 29, 2009 01:40 PM

If I love borscht, what are other especially hearty soup recipes?

Thanks! I've made and pretty much mastered a good list of soups, but last night when I made borscht, I thought, wow: This gives me energy. Probably it's the iron and maybe B-vitamins, and who knows what else.

But anyhow, does anyone have suggestions for other hearty and interesting soups? I do eat meat, although veg recipes are also fine. I think my favorite flavors are from the Middle East (Morocco, Turkey, Jordan, etc.) and Eastern Europe/Russia.

Thanks!
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     MarkC Dec 30, 2009 09:57 PM

    harira.
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       cimui Dec 30, 2009 09:20 PM

      I'm a big fan of (Afghan / Amenian) red lentil and apricot stew (i.e. here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Red-Lentil-...).

      Kale and white bean is also lovely. I suspect posters like LNG will have better recipes for this than me, though.
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         MazDee Dec 30, 2009 04:46 PM

        Pozole.
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           middydd Dec 30, 2009 12:12 PM

          Finnish style Mojakka. I like it with barley added.

          http://scandinavianfood.about.com/od/...
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          1. ipsedixit Dec 30, 2009 11:58 AM

            Chinese oxtail soup with cabbage, carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions.
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            1. Rmis32 Dec 30, 2009 11:51 AM

              I like beets, but I've never tried eating borscht because that Pepto Bismol look put me off. Is it worth it for me to overcome this obstacle?
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                 Whats_For_Dinner Dec 30, 2009 08:55 PM

                Very!
                I've only ever had the "clear" type of borscht, and I love it -- tangy but sweet and somehow just perfect for a winter night. As I know it, it's just a gorgeous dark ruby red, though it'll turn the same surreal pink colour if you add sour cream (some do, I never have.)

                Beet soup is one of those things that has a million variations, and chances are, if you like beets, there'll be a borscht recipe out there that you'll enjoy.
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                 vafarmwife Dec 29, 2009 02:28 PM

                I make a beef and cabbage soup that has kidney beans, tomatoes, and chili powder in it. It's very filling and easy to make. Let me know if you want the recipe.
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                1. goodhealthgourmet Dec 29, 2009 01:57 PM

                  when i hear "hearty" i think of the following:
                  - mushroom barley (or beef with barley)
                  - minestrone
                  - Thai coconut curry
                  - chowder
                  - lentil
                  - black bean
                  - split pea

                  you might find something appealing here:
                  http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/560812
                  http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/349637
                  http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/375052
                  http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/282382
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