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Lviv Borscht

Lviv Borscht

Lviv-style borscht with smoked sausages, beets, and a tomato vegetable base.

Time75 min
Servings4
Calories218 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • beef broth1500 ml
  • beet3 pcs
  • potato3 pcs
  • smoked sausages250 g
  • carrot1 pcs
  • onion1 pcs
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • garlic2 cloves
  • sour cream100 g
  • fresh herbs15 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste
  • bay leaf2 pcs

Instructions

1

Boil or roast the beets until half-tender, then peel and cut into strips.

2

Bring the beef broth to a boil, add potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.

3

Saute onion and carrot, add tomato paste and a little broth, then stew for 5 minutes.

4

Slice the smoked sausages and brown them lightly in a pan.

5

Add beets, the vegetable base, sausages, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the broth; simmer for 10–12 minutes.

6

Finish with garlic and herbs, rest for 10 minutes, and serve with sour cream.