Chicken Borscht

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomato paste, flour, oregano, paprika, and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, beets, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Borscht is a traditional soup of Eastern Europe.
• It is usually made with beets, but variations include other vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onions.
• Borscht can be served hot or cold, and is often garnished with a dollop of sour cream.