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Classic Eastern European Borscht

Name: Classic Eastern European Borscht
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 600g beets; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 head cabbage; 3 potatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp bullion cubes

A hearty beet soup with a traditional Eastern European twist

45 minutes6 servings

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Method

Grate the beets and set aside
Sauté onion and garlic in a pot
Add cabbage and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes
Add beets, bay leaf, pepper, and bullion cubes
Simmer for 35 minutes
Stir well before serving
Serve with a dollop of sour cream

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