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Classic Ukrainian Borscht with Smetana

Name: Classic Ukrainian Borscht with Smetana
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 medium beets; 1 large potato; 1 carrot; 2 cloves garlic; 2 spring onions; 4 cups beef or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sour cream; Salt and pepper to taste

A traditional Ukrainian borscht soup with beets, potatoes, carrots, and a creamy topping of sour cream, a staple of Eastern European cuisine.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Grate the beets, potato, and carrot. Mince the garlic and chop the spring onions.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and spring onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the borscht hot, topped with a generous dollop of sour cream.

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