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East European Beet Soup

Borscht is the ultimate winter soup, according to many people in Eastern Europe. It’s a hearty stew of root vegetables and cabbage that’s sure to keep you warm when a storm is raging outside.

Prep Time 1 hour
Serves: 8
Difficulty Level: Low
East European Beet Soup
Ingredients for Borscht:
Onions - 1 (chopped)
Carrots - 2 (peeled and shredded)
Olive oil - as needed
Beets - 3 (peeled and shredded)
Potato - 2 (peeled and diced)
Cabbage - 1/2 head (shredded)
Salt and Pepper - as needed
Sugar - 1 tsp.
Sour cream - 1 dollop
Dill - a handful (alternative: parsley or chives)
Method of preparing the Borscht:
  1. In a pot, sauté the onion and carrots over oil until soft but not golden.
  2. Add beets, potatoes and water 2 inches over the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Add cabbage, salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer for 15 over medium heat.
  4. Serve with a garnish of sour cream and either dills, parsley or chives.
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