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

Hello everybody, it is Drew, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, ukrainian borscht (beet soup). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

My friend's mother from Ukraine taught me this recipe for the classic beet soup. It's as authentic as it gets. It can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage.

Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals on earth. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have ukrainian borscht (beet soup) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve 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. Make ready 4 Tbsp ketchup
  9. Make ready 1 can white navy beans
  10. Take 2 bay leaves
  11. Make ready 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
  12. Make ready 1 tsp salt
  13. Prepare 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  14. Prepare 1 large garlic clove pressed
  15. Take 2 Tbsp dill

Coming from Ukraine, borscht is one of the soups I grew up with and one of the things I miss the most. Every Russian or Ukrainian woman knows her It is characterized by deep red color due to the beets. There are many different borscht recipes that contain the same ingredients, only the order of. This incredible beet soup is made with potatoes, cabbage, tomato sauce and served with sour cream!

Instructions 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!

This incredible borscht recipe starts with the beef, of course! Preheat a large soup pot, add a drizzle of cooking oil and the chopped beef. A rich meat based broth with beets, cabbage, potatoes and carrots served with a dollop of sour cream. Have you ever tasted real Ukrainian borscht? A hearty soup made of beef or pork stock, beets, cabbage and potatoes.

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