Hello everybody, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, ukrainian borscht (beet soup). One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions daily. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something which I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.
See how to make an authentic beet and sausage soup straight from the Ukraine. Ukrainian Borscht… everyone knows what it is and many people around the world have fallen in love with this iconic beet soup. This is our family's version of classic borsch and it's one of the two soups my children absolutely love (Mom's Meatball Soup being the second).
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook ukrainian borscht (beet soup) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):
- Get 3 medium beets peeled and grated
- Make ready 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
- Take 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
- Get 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Get 2 carrots peeled and grated
- Prepare 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
- Get 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Prepare 4 Tbsp ketchup
- Make ready 1 can white navy beans
- Take 2 bay leaves
- Take 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
- Take 1 tsp salt
- Take 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- Take 1 large garlic clove pressed
- Get 2 Tbsp dill
This traditional Ukrainian borscht combines the earthiness of beets with the freshness of dill and other vegetables. A hearty, healthy and frugal way to use Borscht definition: a beet-based soup that can be combined with whatever else you've got growing in your garden to create a hearty, healthy meal. Borsch - Beef and Beet Soup is a traditional Ukrainian soup that is hearty, healthy and delicious! Beans add lots of protein and make this Ukrainian Beet Soup very filling.
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!
Some people make this ruby colored borsch with shredded cabbage, but in our family, we don't add. A true classic soup every Ukrainian grew up on. If you don't know what borscht soup is, it is deep red coloured soup with cabbage, beets, potatoes and maybe beans and beef. A rich meat based broth with beets, cabbage, potatoes and carrots served with a dollop of sour cream. Have you ever tasted real Ukrainian borscht?
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