Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients

• Cabbage — 300g shredded
• Potato — 3 medium
• Carrot — 2 medium
• Onion — 1 large
• Tomato — 1 large
• Garlic — 3 cloves
• Sunflower oil — 2 tbsp
• Lemon — 1 tbsp juice
• Salt — to taste
• Black pepper — to taste
• Cream (Простонаше вершки 20%) — for serving(optional)
• Beet — 2 medium

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 2 liters of water or broth to a boil.

2. 2

   Peel and dice potatoes, add to pot and boil for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Grate carrots and beets separately.

4. 4

   Sauté onion, carrot, and tomato in sunflower oil for 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add grated beet and a splash of lemon juice to keep color; cook 5 more minutes.

6. 6

   Add shredded cabbage to the pot.

7. 7

   Add the sautéed vegetable mixture, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

8. 8

   Simmer 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve with a dollop of sour cream or cream.