To be honest with you, I had not had a borscht until I read how much it is loved by the Ukraines, and I decided to give it a go. I love beets so much mostly because they have so many wonderful health benefits!!! Nature gave us beets to keep our vascular system at its best.
I made the mix of peppers, celery and onions first and let them simmer with some tomato paste.
Simmer the following in a small sauce pan
with a bay leaf, salt and pepper
2 celery ribs finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper roughly chopped
1 medium onion roughly chopped
2 T tomato paste
Wash 3 medium beets, grate them in your food processor and in a large pot add them to
4 Tbsp olive oil
Stir for 3 minutes til fragrant, then add
8 cups veggie broth
3 medium yukon potatoes cut into 1” cubes
2 carrots thinly sliced‘
If you want to add a little protein consider
1 1/2 c white cannelini beans
Add the mix from your saucepan to the pot and cook on med til tender - about 30 minutes.
Add 2 T. Vinegar or muun chi Kvass. Serve with a dollop of CoCoFir, and fresh chopped dill. Invite your friends to share a little love from Ukraine, close your eyes and pray for our friends.