Delicious borscht with canned meat
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. If you have a can of good-quality canned meat on hand, I highly recommend trying this borscht recipe. It turns out rich, aromatic, and incredibly delicious. For extra flavor, add bay leaf, allspice, some fresh herbs, and dried root vegetables to the broth, if available. Serve the borscht with sour cream, fresh bread, or homemade garlic rolls. Garnish with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour 2.5-3 liters of water into a pot and place it over heat.
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Step 2
2. As soon as the water boils, season with salt to taste and add the diced potatoes.
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Step 3
3. Add some aromatic spices to make the broth more flavorful.
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Step 4
4. In a frying pan with vegetable oil, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Then add the grated carrot and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
5. Add tomato paste, previously diluted in a small amount of water, and grated beetroot. Mix well and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Step 6
6. After about 15 minutes, remove the herbs and spices from the broth.
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Step 7
7. Place the sautéed mixture into the pot.
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Step 8
8. Simmer for about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add finely shredded cabbage.
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Step 9
9. Open the can of stewed meat.
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Step 10
10. Add it to the borscht. Bring to a boil again.
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Step 11
11. Add the chopped fresh herbs, mix and cook for a couple more minutes, then remove from heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let the borscht steep for another 20 minutes before serving.