Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian beetroot soup, which tastes amazing. There are many ways to make it. This is a vegetarian version and has no meat in it, but feel free to add some meat if you like. This recipe makes a fairly large pot, approximately 8-10 servings. My mother used to make this hearty soup at least once a week. You can have this for dinner or lunch. The passion for this hearty soup made from beets cuts across all classes and economic levels in Russia as well as in neighbouring countries in Eastern and Central Europe. I love this beet soup, it is so healthy, so delicious and the colour just makes you smile. It also helps you with your digestive system.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots
2-3 medium potatoes
1 tomato
3-5 garlic cloves
1 onion
Half head of white cabbage
2 Raw beetroots
1tbsp Tomato paste
Dill and parsley, coriander
Salt & Pepper
Lemon Juice
Directions
Step 1 : In a food processor add onion and garlic and blitz. You can also just chop the vegetables. Step 2 : In a pan add oil and then add your onions with garlic and fry for 5 min until softened.
Step 3 : Then grate your carrots and add them into the frying pan. Then cut your cabbage, add into the pan. Add salt and pepper and tomato paste
Step 4 : Peel and grate beetroot and then add into your pan. At the same time chop your tomato and also cut your potatoes into small pieces.
Step 5 : Add chicken or beef stock into your soup and cook for 30 min. Once it starts to boil, then lower the heat. After chop up your greens, you can use any that you like. Add potatoes and greens into the soup and squeeze lemon juice.
Step 6 : Boil for another 20 min on medium heat and serve.
Step 7 : Add sour cream to your soup ( add dill as well if you have) and serve!
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