Vegetable borscht
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. The recipe for vegetable borscht is an improvisation, as the ingredients can vary depending on what you have on hand. Using beet greens in soups is not a new idea, yet it's strangely not remembered very often. Ready to make a light yet fairly filling dish? Then remember this. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. You'll need this bright, appetizing set of ingredients if you want to recreate this simple vegetable borscht recipe in your own kitchen.
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Step 2
2. Start with the basics – wash and peel all the vegetables and greens.
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Step 3
3. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic. Pour a little vegetable oil into the bottom of a pot and sauté until translucent.
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Step 4
4. Add the carrots to the same pan and sauté for about 3 minutes. Next, add the beet, cut into small strips or grated. You can also add pre-boiled beans to the recipe for vegetable borscht. Simmer for 7–10 minutes. Shred the cabbage and greens, then add them to the pot.
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Step 5
5. It remains to add the chopped tomato and mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Season with salt to taste, add spices and bay leaf. Once boiling, reduce heat to minimum and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Then cover with a lid and let the vegetable borscht sit for another 15-20 minutes. After that, it can be served at the table.