Red borscht with chicken
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. This recipe is a "light" version of traditional borscht, as it usually contains fatty meat with bones. This borscht won't make you gain even a single gram. It's suitable for children and those on a diet. To find out when the soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash and dry the chicken fillet. Cut it into portion-sized pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry the chicken breast until golden brown.
- 2
Step 2
Peel the onion and cut it into cubes. Wash the sweet pepper and remove the seeds. Cut it into strips. Then add the onion and pepper to the skillet with the chicken.
- 3
Step 3
Add tomato paste to the saucepan and sauté the vegetables with the chicken and tomato paste for five to ten minutes. If necessary, add more oil or a couple of tablespoons of water.
- 4
Step 4
Then add the entire amount of water, bay leaf, and salt to the ingredients. Place over heat and bring to a boil.
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Step 5
Peel and wash the potatoes. Then cut them into small, evenly sized pieces. Add the potatoes to the borscht and cook for ten minutes until done.