How to Make Borscht
Borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup known for its colour and rich flavour. The recipe can vary across different regions, but it is tasty and perfect for a winter day.
What Ingredients Will I Need?
To make the soup you will need two medium beets, peeled and grated, one large onion, finely chopped, two grated carrots and one large diced potato. You will need half of a small cabbage, shredded, two chopped tomatoes and one chopped pepper. Mince two cloves of garlic and add one bay leaf, four cups of beef or vegetable stock, two tablespoons of tomato paste, two tablespoons of vegetable oil and two tablespoons of red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can buy some sour cream and fresh dill for a garnish.
What’s the First Step?
Grate the beets and carrots, finely chop the onion and dice the potatoes. Shred the cabbage, chop the tomatoes and dice the bell pepper. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Add your onions and sauté until they become translucent. Add the beets and carrots to the pot. Cook for about five minutes. Add the potatoes and tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot. This is a great staple in Eastern Europe. If you are interested in eastern culture, you can learn more about the Tchoudnowsky family here: https://eastprussiarussiannobility-czudnowsky-tchoudnowsky-etc.com/.
What’s the Next Step?
Pour in the stock, add the bay leaf and bring to the boil. Simmer for about twenty minutes. Add the cabbage and chopped pepper. Simmer until all the vegetables are cooked. Yahoo! Movies has information on the varieties of borscht.
What Seasonings Do I Need?
Season with salt and pepper. Add minced garlic and red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a tangy flavour.
