This traditional Ukrainian Red Borscht soup is a hearty and flavorful beet soup made with cabbage, potatoes, and various vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 beets
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cabbage
- 2 carrots
- 2 tablespoons dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 3 potatoes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the beets, carrots, and potatoes to the pot, and stir to combine.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Add the shredded cabbage and season with salt and black pepper. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh dill.
Step 9
Serve the borscht hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top.