Ukrainian Beet Soup (Barszcz ukrainski)
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Instructions
Heat oil in a pan. When hot, add onion
Fry until onion translucent
Add 3 bay leaves
Add salt
Add potatoes, beets, and carrots, and fry for a few minutes
Add 2 cups of water and boil for a few minutes until the veggies are getting soft
Add the cabbage, can tomatoes, and can of beans
Heat the remaining water and dissolve the veggie broth cubes
Add the broth to the pot and bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for another 15 minutes
Add the lemon or lime juice
Add 1 TBS sugar, stir well and heat for several more minutes
Top with sour creme or vegan sour creme
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 large onion, cut into four chunks
4 Beets, cubed
1 can tomatoes, crushed
1 can kidney Beans
4 Russet Potatoes, cubed
1/2 Head of Cabbage, shredded
2 - 4 Carrots, cubed
1 TBS Butter or Vegan Butter
3 Bay Leaves
1 TBS Sugar
Juice from one Lemon or Lime (whichever you have)
2 cubes veggie broth (our choice is Knorr from KTA)
6 or move cups of water