This vibrant first course boasts a rich tomato flavor. The soup is prepared with tomato juice and vegetables typically found in borscht. Instead of meat, it features appetizing meatballs made from ground meat. The dish is delicious and quite simple to prepare.
Instructions
Prepare all necessary ingredients.
Peel the onion and beets, then cut them into small cubes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Add the beets to the sautéed onion.
Sauté the onion and beets for approximately 7 minutes.
Pour the tomato juice into a pot, add water, and bring to a boil.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Shred the cabbage into small pieces.
Add the cabbage to the boiling mixture of juice and water.
Add the diced potatoes.
Add the sautéed onion and beets. Cook the soup over low heat for 20-30 minutes, until all ingredients are tender. Note that potatoes and cabbage cook slightly longer in tomato juice than usual.
To prepare the meatballs, add a small egg and salt to the ground meat.
Mix the ground meat thoroughly until uniform.
Form small meatballs from the mixture.
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
Gently lower the meatballs into the soup.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another 7 minutes.
The tomato soup with meatballs is ready. Ladle the soup into servings, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.
Enjoy your meal!