
By Shicocooks
Ukrainian Lean Borscht
7 steps
Prep:30minCook:40min
Try this delicious vegan Borscht.
In Ukraine, we say, the best borscht is yesterday’s borscht.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:31:16 GMT
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Ingredients
6 servings

2onions
1 finely chopped, 1 whole

2carrot
thinly sliced

0.5bell pepper
thinly sliced

500gcabbage
small, thinly sliced

2beetroots
cooked, thinly sliced

2garlic cloves
finely chopped

1 Tbspvegetable oil

150gchopped tomatoes

1 Tbsptomato paste

2 Tbsppaprika

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

150mlwater

1 tspsugar

2 ltwater

2bay leaves

2potatoes
medium

2 TbspVegeta
150gred kidney beans caned

Dill
or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all veggies.
Step 2
In a large skillet add oil, then finely chopped onion. Saute until softened and add garlic, followed by carrots and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes and add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well and add 150ml water and sugar. Cover with the lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
Step 3
Meanwhile, add 2lt of water to the large cooking pan, together with 1 whole onion, bay leaves and potatoes.
Step 4
When boiled add Vegeta and beans followed by cabbage. Let it cook for about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Add beetroot to the veggies, stir well and transfer everything to the cooking pan. Mix well, add more salt and pepper if needed, and cook for another 15 minutes over low heat.
Step 6
When borscht is ready let it rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Step 7
Garnish with dill and enjoy!
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