Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 can

Beef Consommé

2 cup

Boiling Water

15 oz

Diced Beets

with juice

15 oz

Diced Carrots

drained

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

2 tbsp

Butter

1.5 cup

Shredded Cabbage

0.5 tbsp

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Vodka

0.5 cup

Sour Cream

thick

0.5 tsp

Dill Weed

Step 1
~5 min

Cook beets, carrots, and onion in 2 cups of boiling salted water.

Step 2
~5 min

Add tomato paste, butter, consommé, and shredded cabbage.

Step 3
~5 min

Cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4
~5 min

Add lemon juice, brown sugar, and vodka.

Step 5
~5 min

Serve in soup bowls, topped with sour cream.

Step 6
~5 min

Sprinkle soup and sour cream with dill weed.

Step 7
~5 min

Enjoy with good friends.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of brown sugar and lemon juice to your taste.

For a richer flavor, add a bay leaf during cooking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rye bread.

Serve as a starter or main course.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pirozhki
Smetana

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional beet soup often served during celebrations and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Winter
Holiday

Popularity Score

60/100

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