Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)
Borscht is one of the best ways to enjoy beets. Serve it as a main dish with hearty peasant bread or as a starter for a leisurely meal. Your family will love the taste and you’ll feel good about all the healthful ingredients. Enjoy!
- Time: 70 min
- Servings: 10
Source: Food Gardening Network
Ingredients
- medium-size beets, peeled and grated
- medium golden potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- carrots peeled and thinly sliced
- celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped
- small red bell pepper finely chopped, optional
- medium onion finely chopped
- ketchup or 3 Tbsp tomato sauce
- olive oil divided
- chicken broth + 2 cups water
- can white cannellini beans, juice included
- bay leaves
- Tablespoons white vinegar
- teaspoon sea salt
- of black pepper
- large garlic clove, minced
- Tablespoons chopped dill