Borscht Soup
A traditional Russian beet-based soup made with vegetables and served with a dollop of sour cream. This recipe is perfect for a cold winter's day.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups, peeled and grated beets
- ●2 cups, diced tomato
- ●1 cup, peeled and grated carrots
- ●1 cup, finely chopped onion
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1/4 cup, chopped crisp lettuce
- ●4 cups soup broth
- ●1 cup, for serving sour cream
- ●1/4 cup, chopped dill
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- 2
Add the grated beets and carrots, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the diced tomato and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the soup broth and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Stir in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped crisp lettuce.