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Authentic Ukrainian Borscht

A traditional Ukrainian borscht recipe featuring vibrant beets, savory pork, cabbage, and potatoes. This hearty Eastern European soup balances sweet and sour flavors for the perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 257
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 3 medium beets peeled and grated
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill for garnish
  • Sour cream for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in grated carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add grated beets, tomato paste, and sugar. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in beef broth, add bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
  6. Add cubed potatoes and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Add shredded cabbage and minced garlic. Simmer for another 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
  8. Stir in white vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  10. Ladle hot borscht into bowls, top with a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 626mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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