Diet Borsch without Sautéing – Simple and Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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Even your favorite borsch can be made more diet-friendly while retaining its rich flavor. Borsch without sautéing will be just as vibrant and aromatic, but less fatty than the classic version. This recipe is especially suitable for those who watch their diet or simply prefer something lighter!

Preparation time: 50 minutes.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 400 g chicken fillet;
• 300 g white cabbage;
• 2 potatoes;
• 1 beetroot;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste;
• 2 liters of water;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 1 teaspoon sugar;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Pour water over the chicken fillet, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, and cook for about 25 minutes. Then remove the meat, cut it into small pieces, and set aside.
2. Add the chopped potatoes to the broth and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the shredded cabbage, grated beetroot, carrot, and finely chopped onion to the pot.
4. Add the tomato paste, sugar, bay leaf, and cook for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. After that, return the chicken to the borsch, season with salt and pepper, and heat everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Although this is a diet borsch, let it steep for a bit under the lid before serving. Enjoy your meal!