
Italian-style borscht
Description
Perfect for lunch. At the end of cooking, we'll add a pinch of Italian herbs to this borscht, and we'll sauté the vegetables in olive oil. Otherwise, we'll use the same set of vegetables and tomato juice. Serve the borscht simply with a sprig of fresh herbs, or add a spoonful of sour cream. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2

Peel the potatoes, wash and dry them, then cut into small cubes. Transfer the potatoes to a saucepan, cover with water, and cook for 15 minutes—until done.
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Step 3

Peel the onion and bell pepper, then cut into small cubes.
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Step 4

Peel the carrots and beets, then grate them on a fine or medium grater.
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Step 5

Slice the cabbage into thin strips.
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Step 6

In a skillet, heat the oil and add all the vegetables. Fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring.
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Step 7

Add tomato juice to the pan. Simmer the vegetables for 10 minutes.
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Step 8

Add the dressing to the pot, cook the borscht for 15 minutes, then add salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Step 9

Serve the ready borscht immediately at the table.
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Step 10

Pour onto plates and serve.