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Authentic Ukrainian Borscht Soup: A Flavorful Delight!

Authentic Ukrainian Borscht – Hearty, Vibrant & Full of Tradition!
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Authentic Ukrainian Borscht Soup is a hearty and flavorful beet-based soup that is a staple in Ukrainian cuisine, packed with fresh vegetables and tender beef, and traditionally served with sour cream.

Ingredients

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  • 450 g beef shank with bone or 2 beef soup bones
  • 2 liters water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 medium beets, peeled and grated
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small cabbage, shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine beef shank or soup bones with 2 liters of water and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. Skim off any foam during cooking. Remove meat, set aside to cool, and reserve the broth.
  2. While broth simmers, heat sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated beets, white vinegar, and sugar. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir tomato paste into the beet mixture and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer beet mixture to the reserved broth.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and grated carrots until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Add to the broth.
  5. Add cubed potatoes and bay leaf to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in shredded cabbage and continue to cook until cabbage and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Shred cooled beef, discarding bones, and return meat to the pot.
  8. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir gently to incorporate flavors.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh dill.
  10. Ladle borscht into bowls and serve hot with a generous spoonful of sour cream.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace beef with vegetable stock and omit meat.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

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