Polish borscht - Vegetarian borscht recipe video

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

beets

🥗Healthier: red cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned beets

Canned beets are more accessible and save prep time.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can mimic flavor at a lower cost.

Peel and chop beets into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and beets; mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.

Stir in lemon juice for brightness.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with dill and a dollop of sour cream.

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