The easiest borscht recipe
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you want to treat your family and surprise your guests, I suggest the simplest borscht recipe that will delight any taste. This borscht is prepared without meat, yet it doesn't become any worse. If you're not fasting, you can add sour cream and enjoy it with garlic pampushky. There are countless borscht recipes. I offer the easiest one, which even a beginner cook can prepare. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Just 40 minutes—and you can prepare a quick lunch. I suggest the simplest borscht recipe, perfect for a fasting meal. This borscht is made without meat.
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Step 2
2. Peel the potatoes, slice them, and put them to boil. Meanwhile, prepare the sauté: finely chop the onion and fry it in vegetable oil.
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Step 3
3. While the onion is frying, grate the carrot on a medium grater and add it to the onion.
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Step 4
4. Add the chopped beet and tomatoes (or tomato paste). Sometimes I use homemade fruit drink, which turns out very tasty. In general, borscht made with fresh tomatoes tastes the best. Add minced garlic to the vegetables as well. Then add a little water and steam the vegetables.
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Step 5
5. When the potatoes have simmered for a while, add the sautéed mixture and shredded cabbage to them. In spring, when fresh vegetables and young cabbage appear, it would be a shame not to make this simple and delicious borscht. Now you can salt and season it to taste.
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Step 6
6. Cook until the vegetables are done, then turn off the heat. Let the borscht steep for at least an hour.
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Step 7
7. If you let it sit for about 5 hours, its flavor will become even richer. Don't skimp on the vegetables and tomatoes, and then everyone who tries this vegan borscht will ask you for the recipe.
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Step 8
8. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs and, if you're not fasting, add sour cream. Borscht made according to this recipe turns out very tasty and filling, despite being vegetarian.