Borscht with spinach
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Perfect for lunch. 1. Wash the meat and place it in a pot with clean water. 2. Set the pot over heat, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and simmer the broth until the meat is tender. Add bay leaf to the pot; if desired, add allspice, root vegetables, and other vegetables for a more aromatic broth. 3. Wash the potatoes, peel, and cut into small cubes or strips. 4. Peel and finely chop the onion and carrots. According to this simple spinach borscht recipe, you can also use bell pepper, celery, and other vegetables to taste. 5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and lightly sauté the onion and carrots. 6. Strain the broth and return it to the stove over heat. 7. Add potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and meat cut into small pieces to the pot. Season with salt to taste. 8. About 5–7 minutes before the potatoes are done, add washed and slightly chopped spinach. 9. Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat with a whisk or fork. 10. Slowly pour the eggs into the pot in a thin stream, stirring constantly (to create a swirl). 11. Cook for just a couple more minutes, then remove from heat. Here's a simple version,