Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Perfect Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup)

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Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions every day. Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup) is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have ukrainian borscht (beet soup) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):

1. Get 3 medium beets peeled and grated
2. Take 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
3. Make ready 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth + 6 cups water
4. Prepare 5 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
5. Prepare 2 carrots peeled and grated
6. Make ready 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
7. Make ready 1 medium onion finely chopped
8. Make ready 4 Tbsp ketchup
9. Get 1 can white navy beans
10. Make ready 2 bay leaves
11. Make ready 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar
12. Prepare 1 tsp salt
13. Make ready 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
14. Get 1 large garlic clove pressed
15. Prepare 2 Tbsp dill

Instructions to make Ukrainian Borscht (Beet Soup):

1. Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables, keeping sliced potatoes in cold water until ready to use.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Serve with vushka or garlic bread (optional) Enjoy!

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