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Trans-Siberian Hearty Borscht

Name: Trans-Siberian Hearty Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped beets; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup diced potatoes; 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 2 tbsp tomato paste; Salt and pepper to taste; Sour cream for serving

This hearty borscht captures the essence of the protagonist's cold, challenging journey across Russia, providing warmth just as he often sought in the kindness of strangers.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 cup chopped beets
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream for serving

Instructions

1
In a large pot, combine beets, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
3
Stir in tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
4
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.