Lenten Borscht
⏳ Time
45 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
18
🍽️ Servings
12
Description
Lenten borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup made with beets and a variety of vegetables. It's a hearty and nutritious dish that is perfect for those observing a meatless diet. This version is rich in flavor and can be served hot or cold, making it a versatile option for any meal.
Ingredients
- White Cabbage - 10.6 oz
- Red Canned Beans - 14.1 oz
- Potato - 2 pieces
- Beetroot - 3 pieces
- Carrot - 1 piece
- Onion - 1 head
- Sweet Pepper - 1 piece
- Tomatoes - 1 piece
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Dill - 2 sprigs
- Parsley - 2 sprigs
- Vegetable Oil - 1 fl oz
- Meyer Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
- Bay leaf - 3 pieces
- Allspice berries - 12 pieces
- Ground Black Pepper - to taste
- Salt - to taste
- Sugar - to taste
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
Peel the beetroot and grate it using a coarse grater.
Step 3
Transfer the beetroot to a small saucepan, add one liter of cold water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender.
Step 4
Add the canned beans along with the liquid to 3 liters of cold water. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Slice the onion into thin half-moons; if the onion is large, it's better to cut it into quarter-moons.
Step 6
Grate the carrot on a fine grater.
Step 7
Cut the sweet pepper into short strips (you can use half of peppers in different colors or a whole yellow or red pepper).
Step 8
Pour vegetable oil into the skillet, add the chopped vegetables, place it on the heat, and sauté over medium heat until soft.
Step 9
Slice the cabbage into short, thin strips.
Step 10
Add the cabbage to the pot with the beans and bring it back to a boil.
Step 11
Cut the potatoes into sticks and add them to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are nearly tender.
Step 12
Dice the tomato into small cubes, mince the garlic, and chop the herbs without the stems.
Step 13
Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot, turn off the heat, and stir in the stewed beets.
Step 14
Adjust the borscht to your desired taste by adding the prepared tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Add bay leaf, allspice, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
Step 15
You can serve it right away, but it will taste even better after a day.
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