* 6 medium-sized potatoes * 300g pork ribs * 2 small beets * 1 onion * 1 carrot * 3 garlic cloves * 100g cabbage * 100g cooked beans * 2 tbsp tomato paste * 3 liters of water * 2 tbsp vegetable oil * Salt, pepper, and bay leaf to taste * Fresh dill or parsley for serving * Sour cream (optional but highly recommended)
aharnytskyi
# Instructions:
1. **Prepare the broth:** * In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil and add the pork ribs. * Skim off any foam that forms on the surface. * Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 40-50 minutes to develop a rich broth. 2. **Prepare the vegetables:** * While the broth is cooking, peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. * Grate the beets and carrots. * Finely chop the onion and cabbage. * Mince the garlic. 3. **Cook the potatoes:** * Once the ribs are tender, add the diced potatoes to the pot. * Let them cook for about 10 minutes. 4. **Sauté the beets:** * In a frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil. * Add the grated beets and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. * Add the tomato paste and a few tablespoons of broth from the pot. * Simmer for another 5 minutes until the beets soften and the flavors meld together. 5. **Sauté the onions and carrots:** * In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onions until translucent. * Add the grated carrots and cook for another 5 minutes. 6. **Add everything to the pot:** * First, add the sautéed onions and carrots to the pot. * Then, add the cooked beets. * Stir well and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
aharnytskyi
**Final touches:**
* Add the shredded cabbage, cooked beans, and minced garlic. * Season with salt, pepper, and a bay leaf. * Let everything simmer for another 5-7 minutes. * **Let it rest:** * Turn off the heat and let the borscht sit for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. * **Serve and enjoy!** * Ladle the borscht into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley. * Serve with rye bread or garlic pampushky.
PalpitationOk5726
Looks superb, definitely adding it to my saved list and Слава Україні! 😁
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# Ingredients:
* 6 medium-sized potatoes
* 300g pork ribs
* 2 small beets
* 1 onion
* 1 carrot
* 3 garlic cloves
* 100g cabbage
* 100g cooked beans
* 2 tbsp tomato paste
* 3 liters of water
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* Salt, pepper, and bay leaf to taste
* Fresh dill or parsley for serving
* Sour cream (optional but highly recommended)
# Instructions:
1. **Prepare the broth:**
* In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil and add the pork ribs.
* Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
* Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 40-50 minutes to develop a rich broth.
2. **Prepare the vegetables:**
* While the broth is cooking, peel and cut the potatoes into cubes.
* Grate the beets and carrots.
* Finely chop the onion and cabbage.
* Mince the garlic.
3. **Cook the potatoes:**
* Once the ribs are tender, add the diced potatoes to the pot.
* Let them cook for about 10 minutes.
4. **Sauté the beets:**
* In a frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.
* Add the grated beets and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
* Add the tomato paste and a few tablespoons of broth from the pot.
* Simmer for another 5 minutes until the beets soften and the flavors meld together.
5. **Sauté the onions and carrots:**
* In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onions until translucent.
* Add the grated carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. **Add everything to the pot:**
* First, add the sautéed onions and carrots to the pot.
* Then, add the cooked beets.
* Stir well and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
**Final touches:**
* Add the shredded cabbage, cooked beans, and minced garlic.
* Season with salt, pepper, and a bay leaf.
* Let everything simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
* **Let it rest:**
* Turn off the heat and let the borscht sit for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
* **Serve and enjoy!**
* Ladle the borscht into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley.
* Serve with rye bread or garlic pampushky.
Looks superb, definitely adding it to my saved list and Слава Україні! 😁