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Ruai's Winter Borscht

Ruai's Winter Borscht is a wonderfully hearty and healthy soup. You can add most any root vegetables to the pot. Enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Beets chopped into one inch cubes
  • 2 Large Potatoes chopped into one inch cubes
  • 1/2 Cabbage chopped
  • 4 Carrots chopped into slices
  • 1 Can Tomato paste
  • 1 Tbs Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
  • 1 Tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 Tsp Dried basil
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Pinch Cayenne powder
  • 1 JalapeƱo peppers optional
  • To taste Salt
  • 5 Cups Vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Gather your ingredients together.
  • Chop the beets, carrots, potatoes and cabbage.
  • Add all the ingredients into a large soup pot, bring to the boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Don't over cook the vegetables, they taste best when still firm.
  • Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt and homemade bread.

Notes

* See our vegetable broth recipe