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Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something which I have loved my entire life.
Ukrainian Borscht… everyone knows what it is and many people around the world have fallen in love with this iconic beet soup. This is our family's version of classic borsch and it's one of the two soups my children absolutely love (Mom's Meatball Soup being the second). This traditional Ukrainian borscht combines the earthiness of beets with the freshness of dill and other vegetables.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. 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
- Get 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
- Make ready 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
- Get 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Make ready 2 carrots peeled and grated
- Prepare 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
- Take 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Prepare 4 Tbsp ketchup
- Prepare 1 can white navy beans
- Take 2 bay leaves
- Prepare 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
- Get 1 tsp salt
- Make ready 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- Take 1 large garlic clove pressed
- Take 2 Tbsp dill
Borscht is popular in cuisines of some Eastern European, such as Ukrainian, Russian, Belorussian, Romanian, Polish and Lithuanian. There are many variations of borscht. 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.
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. This post contains some affiliate links (SEE DISCLOSURE POLICY). You can realistically get home from work and make. A true classic soup every Ukrainian grew up on. If you don't know what borscht soup is, it is deep red coloured soup with cabbage, beets, potatoes and maybe beans and beef.
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