Borscht
A classic Russian dish, borscht is a colorful and flavorful vegetable soup.
📷 Vyacheslav Argenberg — CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 lbs zucchini
- 1 lb carrots
- 10 oz red cabbage
- 7 oz cucumber
- 3 oz parsley
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Method
- Clean and cut the vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil.
- Add the vegetables and sauté for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Add black pepper, sugar, and vinegar, stir well.
- Turn off the heat and add chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with a slice of toasted bread.
- Flavorful and colorful, the borscht is ready to be enjoyed!
The story
Originating from the eastern steppes, borscht spread throughout Eastern Europe and became a national dish in Russia.
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