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Hearty Vegetarian Borscht

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Ukrainian
Hearty Vegetarian Borscht
Ingredients
  • 2 small beets, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrot, coarsely grated
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 3/4 cup dry yellow lentils
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
1
Combine the beets and vinegar in a small skillet over low heat, allowing them to cook gently for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over low heat simultaneously with the cooking beets. Add an onion and stir for 2 minutes, before adding carrots and continuing to cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, taking around 10 minutes.
3
Set the cooked onion and carrot mixture aside for later use.
4
Bring a substantial amount of water to a gentle simmer in a large saucepan. Add the cabbage and lentils; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add the potatoes and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to maintain even cooking.
5
Stir in the cooked beets and the onion-carrot mixture that you set aside earlier. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add a concentrated paste made from tomatoes and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, taking around 10 minutes more.
7
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of dill on top.