Grandma Eve's Belarusian Borscht Soup Recipe with Baby Back Ribs

baby back ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces fat while adding creaminess.

beetroot

🥗Healthier: red cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned beets

Red cabbage offers similar color and flavor, while canned beets are more accessible.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Go to the store to get fresh bay leaves.

Grate the beets.

Add half a cabbage to the pot.

Add one bay leaf to the pot.

Let it simmer on low heat.

Check the meat for doneness, looking for no red in the pork.

Once the meat is done, take it out and shred it.

Put the shredded meat back into the pot.

Add the grated beets and let it simmer for a few minutes.

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