Recipe
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Borscht (Beet Soup)

Classic Ukrainian beet soup with beef, cabbage, and potatoes. Served with sour cream and dill.

Total
1 h 10 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Open in lopu

Nutrition

per serving
kcal
315
Protein
22 g
Fat
14 g
Carbs
28 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings
  • Beef400 g
  • beets500 g
  • cabbage300 g
  • potatoes300 g
  • carrots150 g
  • onion150 g
  • tomato paste50 g
  • beef broth1200 ml
  • bay leaf2 pcs
  • garlic15 g
  • dill20 g
  • sour cream120 g
  • salt10 g
  • pepper2 g

Method

6 steps
  1. Brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Add chopped onion and carrots to the pot and sauté until softened.

  3. Stir in the grated beets, shredded cabbage, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.

  4. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.

  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

  6. Remove bay leaves, stir in minced garlic, and serve topped with sour cream and fresh dill.