Borscht with adjika
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Every homemaker surely has their own trusted version; I'll share one variation prepared in our family. A small amount of adjika added to borscht gives it a special flavor and aroma. You can use store-bought adjika, but if you have homemade stored away, that's even better. Borscht can be prepared with water or any meat broth. Serve it in bowls and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour meat broth or water into a saucepan. Add salt to taste, bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
Add thinly shredded cabbage to boiling water.
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Step 4
After 5-10 minutes, add the diced potatoes.
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Step 5
Heat oil in a skillet. Add grated carrots and diced onion.
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Step 6
Sauté the vegetables until soft and add the grated beetroot (grated on a coarse grater).
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Step 7
When the beet is ready, add sugar, adjika, and spices.
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Step 8
Continue frying everything together for another 2-3 minutes. When the sauté is ready, transfer the contents of the skillet to a pot.
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Step 9
A few minutes before the ingredients are fully cooked, add the minced garlic and chopped herbs. If you are cooking with meat broth, add the cooked meat at the same time. Let the finished soup steep for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 10
Borscht with adjika is ready.
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Step 11
The soup is ready. Serve hot.