Lviv Borscht
Lviv-style borscht with smoked sausages, beets, and a tomato vegetable base.
Ingredients
- Beef broth1500 ml
- Beets3 pcs
- Potatoes3 pcs
- Smoked sausages250 g
- Carrot1 pcs
- Onion1 pcs
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Garlic2 cloves
- Sour cream100 g
- Fresh herbs15 g
Instructions
Boil or roast the beets until half-tender, then peel and cut into strips.
Bring the beef broth to a boil, add potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
Saute onion and carrot, add tomato paste and a little broth, then stew for 5 minutes.
Slice the smoked sausages and brown them lightly in a pan.
Add beets, the vegetable base, sausages, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the broth; simmer for 10–12 minutes.
Finish with garlic and herbs, rest for 10 minutes, and serve with sour cream.
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