Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup)
Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup)

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Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.

Borscht definition: a beet-based soup that can be combined with whatever else you've got growing in your garden to create a hearty, healthy meal that also stretches your food budget and weekly meals just a little bit further. Ukrainian Borscht is traditional sweet and sour soup made with beets, cabbage, garlic and dill in Eastern Europe. Then served with a dollop of sour cream and rye bread. But this soup always has beets, which is what gives it a beautiful ruby red colour.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ukrainian borscht (beet soup) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
  1. Prepare 3 medium beets peeled and grated
  2. Get 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
  3. Get 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
  4. Take 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
  5. Take 2 carrots peeled and grated
  6. Get 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
  7. Get 1 medium onion finely chopped
  8. Take 4 Tbsp ketchup
  9. Get 1 can white navy beans
  10. Make ready 2 bay leaves
  11. Make ready 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
  12. Prepare 1 tsp salt
  13. Take 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  14. Get 1 large garlic clove pressed
  15. Take 2 Tbsp dill

This version includes beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and can easily be made vegetarian/vegan. Course Dinner, Main Course Ukrainian borscht—hot, meaty, and beet-red—is a classic hearty wintertime soup, loaded with tender chunks of beef and pork, plus an amazing array of vegetables, from beets to cabbage and celery root. It's a filling, deeply satisfying bowl of soup, with a sweet-sour finish. This recipe makes a lot, but don't.

Steps to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
  1. Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables, keeping sliced potatoes in cold water until ready to use.
  2. Heat a large soup pot (5 1/2 Qt or larger) over medium/high heat and add 4 Tbsp olive oil. Add grated beets and sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beets are softened.
  3. Add 4 cups chicken broth and 6 cups water. Add sliced potatoes and grated carrots then cook for 10-15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
  4. While potatoes are cooking, place a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add chopped onion and celery. Saute stirring occasionally until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add 4 Tbsp Ketchup and stir fry 30 seconds then transfer to the soup pot to continue cooking with the potatoes.
  5. When potatoes and carrots reach desired softness, add 1 can of beans, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 3 Tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes and add more salt and vinegar to taste.
  6. Serve with vushka or garlic bread (optional) Enjoy!

It's a filling, deeply satisfying bowl of soup, with a sweet-sour finish. This recipe makes a lot, but don't. Borsch - Beef and Beet Soup is a traditional Ukrainian soup that is hearty, healthy and delicious! Made with beef, lots of vegetables and beans it is bound to become your favorite, just like it has been ours! As a true Ukrainian, it is my duty to share a dish that graces our tables weekly and is the first.

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