Borscht with broccoli
Description
Perfect for lunch. Indeed, there are many ways to prepare a classic borscht. But I suggest not changing the traditional cooking method, but simply enhancing this wonderful dish with another excellent and healthy ingredient—broccoli. It might seem odd: adding cabbage to cabbage borscht. But that's not accurate. Although both are called cabbage, their culinary and taste characteristics, as well as health benefits, are quite different. First and foremost are the beneficial properties of broccoli. It's a real treasure trove of vitamins, especially when subjected to short heat treatment. This is precisely why broccoli is commonly preserved by freezing, leading to a vast number of recipes featuring this vegetable. Therefore, borscht with broccoli isn't just a whimsical idea, but a genuinely healthy way to make the soup more vitamin-rich and low-calorie. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making borscht with broccoli.
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Step 2
First of all, cook a chicken or any other meat broth. Or use ready-made.
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Step 3
Peel the potatoes, wash and cut into small pieces. Place in a pot.
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Step 4
Pour the broth into a saucepan and put it on medium heat to boil.
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Step 5
Peel the carrots and onions, chop them into small pieces, but not too large. Add to the potatoes and continue cooking the borscht.
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Step 6
Shred or thinly slice the cabbage. Place it in a pot and add tomato juice. If unavailable, use tomatoes or tomato paste. Cook until the ingredients are almost done. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 7
Peel the boiled beet, grate it, and add it to the pot. Cook the borscht with the beet for another 5–7 minutes. While the beet is cooking, boil the broccoli, separated into florets, for 3–5 minutes. Immediately rinse it with cold water to preserve its color. Add the broccoli, boiled chicken from the broth, and garlic to the ready borscht. Season with pepper, stir, and let it steep.
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Step 8
Pour the broccoli borscht into bowls and invite your family to the dinner table.