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How to Make Classic Borscht Beet Soup a Hearty Bowl of Comfort

A delicious How to Make Classic Borscht Beet Soup a Hearty Bowl of Comfort recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 medium beets peeled and grated
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
Flavor Enhancers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs quartered (optional)

Method
 

Prepare Vegetables
  1. Peel and grate beets using a box grater or food processor
  2. Finely chop onion and mince garlic
  3. Peel and grate carrots, cube potatoes
Sauté Aromatics
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add onions and sauté until translucent (5 minutes)
  3. Add grated carrots and cook for another 3 minutes
Cook Soup
  1. Add grated beets to pot, cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally
  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute
  3. Add broth, water, potatoes, bay leaves, sugar, salt and pepper
  4. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes
Final Touches
  1. Remove bay leaves and stir in vinegar
  2. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper or vinegar to taste
  3. Stir in fresh dill just before serving
Serve
  1. Ladle into bowls and top with dollop of sour cream
  2. Garnish with fresh dill and hard-boiled eggs if using
  3. Serve with dark rye bread for authentic experience

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!