Jul 13 2026
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Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Inspired by Veselka
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Broth

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and chop the beets, carrots, potatoes, and onion. Shred the cabbage and mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Borscht

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the beets, carrots, and potatoes, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cabbage, tomato paste, bay leaves, dill, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

  2. 3

    Final Touches

    Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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