Beet and Cabbage Soup with Smoked Paprika

A deeply comforting soup featuring earthy beets, cabbage, and a smoky paprika base, simmered to mellow flavors.

Cuisine: Eastern European

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 medium Beets
• 2 cups Cabbage
• 1 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium peeled and diced beets, 2 cups finely chopped cabbage, and 1 medium diced carrot to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until beets are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve hot.