Steps to Make Perfect Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup)
by Albert Lynch
Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup)
Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, ukrainian borscht (beet soup). One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something that I have loved my whole life. They are nice and they look wonderful.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ukrainian borscht (beet soup) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
Prepare 3 medium beets peeled and grated
Make ready 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
Take 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
Take 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
Prepare 2 carrots peeled and grated
Get 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
Take 1 medium onion finely chopped
Get 4 Tbsp ketchup
Take 1 can white navy beans
Get 2 bay leaves
Take 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
Get 1 tsp salt
Prepare 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Take 1 large garlic clove pressed
Prepare 2 Tbsp dill
Steps to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables, keeping sliced potatoes in cold water until ready to use.
Heat a large soup pot (5 1/2 Qt or larger) over medium/high heat and add 4 Tbsp olive oil. Add grated beets and sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beets are softened.
Add 4 cups chicken broth and 6 cups water. Add sliced potatoes and grated carrots then cook for 10-15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
While potatoes are cooking, place a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add chopped onion and celery. Saute stirring occasionally until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add 4 Tbsp Ketchup and stir fry 30 seconds then transfer to the soup pot to continue cooking with the potatoes.
When potatoes and carrots reach desired softness, add 1 can of beans, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 3 Tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes and add more salt and vinegar to taste.
Serve with vushka or garlic bread (optional) Enjoy!
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