How to Make Authentic Borscht Recipe (Красный борщ)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Peel and grate the beets, carrot, and onion.

Sauté the grated beets, carrot, and onion separately.

Prepare the beef broth in advance.

Peel and dice the potato.

In a large stock pot, add the sautéed onions and diced potatoes to the boiling broth.

After 10 minutes, add the shredded cabbage to the pot.

Bring to a boil for 5 minutes before adding the grated beets and carrot.

Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.

Chop the beet leaves and fresh dill, adding them to the pot at the end.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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