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Borscht Bliss

Warm Your Soul with This Traditional Borscht

4servings
1 hr 10 min
Easy
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Borscht Bliss

About this recipe

Experience the comforting embrace of Borscht Bliss, a traditional beet soup that merges hearty vegetables and tangy flavor in a warm embrace. Perfect for cold days, this dish pays homage to Eastern European culinary practices while being adapted for ease and time-efficiency in home kitchens.

Ingredients

  • 2 large beets, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium cabbage, shredded
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream and fresh dill for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large pot until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add diced beets, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and shredded cabbage to the pot.

  3. 3

    Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in apple cider vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve the borscht hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

Chef's tip

This borscht is vegetarian-friendly and makes use of vegetable broth. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.

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