This would be a basic borscht with mushrooms recipe if it didn’t call for using baked beetroot. Baking beetroot first adds sweet and rich flavor to this borscht, making it the best comfort food for winter. To start, wash dry porcini mushrooms under cold running water, place them into a Read more…
This borscht is very filling and nutritious despite being strictly vegetarian. Beans are a great source of protein and mushrooms add an awesome flavor! To start, place your beans in a deep bowl and cover with a glass of water. Leave them soaked for 5-8 hours. Boil them in the Read more…
This borscht is one of the most popular summer soups in Ukraine. It is light, fully-flavoured and so easy to cook. Some people call this borscht Grandma’s Borscht. First, peel potatoes, put them into a pot and cover with cold water. Quickly bring to a boil, turn the heat down Read more…
This light, but fully flavoured borscht is great for summer months. Fresh veggies give this borscht a nice bright flavor and you can enjoy it even if you are watching your calories. For this recipe you will need all parts of beetroot – greens and roots. Cut the greens and Read more…
Wash beef bones under warm running water and place into a pot. Cover with water and slowly bring to a boil. When it starts to boil, skim off any foam that appears, turn the heat down to low and cook the broth for 4-5 hours. 40 minutes before it’s done, Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under cold running water, place into a pot and cover with water. Add halved onion and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 hours on low heat. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth is done. Strain the broth and save it. Wash the mushrooms again Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under cold running water and place into a pot. Add 1 onion cut in halves, roughly chopped parsley root and parsnip root, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. When it start to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 ½ Read more…
Wash baby beetroot thoroughly and cut the stalks and green leaves off. Peel the beetroot, place into a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil uncovered. Cook on high for 30 minutes. Take boiled beetroot out, cool it and cut into strips. Strain beetroot broth. Cut beetroot stalks Read more…
Wash the beetroots thoroughly, place into a pot, cover with cold water, add white vinegar and boil for 1-1 ½ hours. When the beetroot is done, take it out, cool and cut into strips. In a large bowl cover the beans with water and leave them soaking for 8 hours. Read more…
Cut your carrot, onion and parsley root in halves, place into a pot, add cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 1 ½ hours. Add salt and whole allspice 30 minutes before turning the heat off. Strain the broth. Cut beetroot into thin strips and Read more…