Ukrainian · Soup

Vegetarian borscht

Beets, cabbage and potatoes simmer into a colorful soup with white beans for substance. Tomato and lemon balance the sweetness, while a final handful of dill gives each bowl a fresh finish.

VeganEasy4 generous bowls

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 generous bowls. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 400 gRaw beets peeled and coarsely grated
  • 250 gCabbage shredded
  • 300 gPotatoes diced
  • 150 gCarrot grated
  • 150 gOnion diced
  • 3 cloveGarlic chopped
  • 240 gCanned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbspTomato paste
  • 30 mlSunflower oil
  • 1500 mlWater
  • 1 eachBay leaf
  • 30 mlLemon juice
  • 15 gFresh dill chopped
  • 1 tspSalt
  • ½ tspBlack pepper

Make it

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot for 6 minutes, then add beets and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute. Add water, potatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes. Add cabbage and beans and simmer for another 12–15 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and dill. Serve in deep bowls while hot.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: None of the nine major allergens identified in the specified ingredients. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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