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Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.
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. Add the sausage, and cover the pot. Add the beets, and cook until they have lost their color. Ukrainian Borscht is traditional sweet and sour soup made with beets, cabbage, garlic and dill in Eastern Europe.
To begin with this recipe, we have to 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):
- Make ready 3 medium beets peeled and grated
- Prepare 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
- Get 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
- Take 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Take 2 carrots peeled and grated
- Get 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
- Prepare 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Prepare 4 Tbsp ketchup
- Make ready 1 can white navy beans
- Get 2 bay leaves
- Make ready 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
- Prepare 1 tsp salt
- Get 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- Take 1 large garlic clove pressed
- Prepare 2 Tbsp dill
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. What makes Ukrainian Borscht Soup a true feast is the addition of Salo (cured pork fat) mixed with raw garlic.
Steps to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
- Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables, keeping sliced potatoes in cold water until ready to use.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with vushka or garlic bread (optional) Enjoy!
This recipe makes a lot, but don't. What makes Ukrainian Borscht Soup a true feast is the addition of Salo (cured pork fat) mixed with raw garlic. If you've ever tried Salo and you like it, go ahead and add it at the end of the preparation process. 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.
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