How to Make Borscht Soup - Borscht Soup Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

beets

🥗Healthier: golden beets

💰Cheaper: canned beets

Golden beets are lower in sugar, while canned beets are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers more protein and fewer calories.

Peel and chop 3 medium beets into small cubes.

Peel and chop 1 medium potato into small cubes.

Peel and chop 1 medium carrot into small cubes.

Chop 1/4 head of cabbage into thin strips.

Chop 1 medium onion finely.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

In a large pot, add the chopped beets and cover with 4 cups of vegetable broth.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until beets are tender.

Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to the pot.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of vinegar.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are cooked through.

Mince fresh dill and add to the soup before serving.

Serve hot with a dollop of 1/2 cup sour cream on top.

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