How to Make Beetroot Soup - Finnish Recipe - Punajuurikeitto - Borscht

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Chicken broth adds flavor without much cost

Heat olive oil in a pot.

Add sliced beets, onion, celery, and grated carrot to the pot.

Slice and add two large potatoes and white cabbage to the pot.

Sauté the vegetables together.

Add bay leaves, cloves, and margarine to the pot.

Pour in beef broth and stir.

Cover the vegetables with liquid and cook for 30-45 minutes until tender.

Add tomato paste and stir.

Squeeze in garlic and add a teaspoon of sugar and pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and stir.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the soup with a spoonful of sour cream and dill on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens