It's never too early to think about soup recipes for cooler weather. Borscht will warm your body and your soul with it hearty, healthy and delicious goodness.
1 T. olive oil
1 whole onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into bite sized pieces (could substitute with pork)
1 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
5 whole, small Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 whole, small to medium raw beets, peeled and grated
2 whole carrots, grated
1/2 whole, small to medium green cabbage, shredded
4 c. beef stock
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
6 c. water
sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
chopped fresh dill, for serving
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil and onion; sauté onion over medium-high heat until onion starts to caramelize. Stir in garlic; add stew meat; season with 1 t. each salt and pepper. Brown stew meat on all sides.
Stir in potatoes, beets, carrots, cabbage, beef stock, tomatoes and water; stir until well combined.
Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low; cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt and fresh dill.
6 servings.