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Borscht Recipe

Inspired by Alyonka Russian Cuisine
Time1h
Serves6

A rich beet soup, served hot with a dollop of sour cream.

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Ingredients

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Borscht Ingredients

Method

Borscht Preparation

1

Prepare the Vegetables

Peel and chop the beets, potatoes, carrot, and onion. Shred the cabbage.

2

Sauté the Base

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, sauté until softened.

3

Add Beets and Potatoes

Stir in the chopped beets and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

4

Combine Ingredients

Add the shredded cabbage, vegetable broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

5

Simmer the Soup

Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

6

Serve

Ladle the borscht into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with fresh dill.