Summer borscht
8 servings
100 minutes
Summer borscht is a refreshing variation of classic Russian borscht, perfect for warm days. This light, aromatic soup combines the sweet richness of beets, the freshness of cabbage, and the spiciness of herbs to create a harmonious and rich flavor. Historically, borscht has been an integral part of Russian cuisine, but its summer version is characterized by particular lightness and softness. Made with chicken broth, it gains additional depth of flavor while tomato paste adds a slight tanginess. Summer borscht pairs well with sour cream and fresh bread, highlighting its velvety texture. A wonderful choice for lunch, it provides a feeling of fullness without being heavy.
1
Wash the chicken, pour water, and put it on the fire. After boiling, add salt to taste.
- Chicken: 500 g
- Water: 3 l
- Salt: to taste
2
Clean the onion, carrot, potato, beet.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Potato: 500 g
- Beetroot: 3 pieces
3
Grate the beetroot on a coarse grater, fry in vegetable oil, add 0.5 cup of water and tomato paste. Stew until the beetroot is soft (15-20 minutes).
- Beetroot: 3 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Water: 3 l
- Tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
4
Cut the potatoes into cubes, shred the cabbage, and grate the carrot on a fine grater.
- Potato: 500 g
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
5
Chop the onion in a blender until it becomes a paste.
- Onion: 1 head
6
Remove the chicken from the prepared broth, separate it from the bones, and cut it into small pieces.
- Chicken: 500 g
7
Strain the broth, add the chopped potatoes, and put it on the fire.
- Potato: 500 g
8
Add onion puree and grated carrot to the boiling broth.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
9
After 10 minutes, add cabbage and stewed beetroot, minced meat. Boil for another 5 minutes.
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Beetroot: 3 pieces
- Chicken: 500 g
10
Adjust with salt, add greens and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Fresh bell pepper: to taste
11
After turning off, let it sit for about 20 minutes. Take it with sour cream and warm bread)))