INGREDIENTS

Soup
  • 8 C (1893 ml) low sodium beef broth
  • 2 C (450 ml) tomato sauce
  • 2½ C (170 g) cabbage, shredded
  • ½ C (35 g) carrots, shredded
  • 1 C (100 g) onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp (8 g) sugar
  • 2 C (300 g) raw beets, cut into strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vinegar
Plating:
  • 5–6 Tbsp (38–45 g) sour cream
  • ¼ C (2–3 g) fresh dill, finely chopped

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Russian Borscht:
  • Combine broth, tomato sauce, cabbage, carrots and onions in a large pot and bring to boil over medium heat. Stir in sugar; simmer 20 minutes, skimming occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add beets. Season with salt and pepper; add vinegar and continue cooking until beets are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
Plating:
  • Garnish with sour cream and dill or experiment by adding julienned beets, celery or cucumber; chopped green onions or thinly sliced red onion; curly parsley or sliced hard-boiled eggs.

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