Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

1 . Stage

Crumble sausage into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.

2 . Stage

Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil.

3 . Stage

Add sausage to pot, cover pot, and return to a boil. Add beets and cook until they have lost their color. Add carrots and potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

4 . Stage

Add cabbage and diced tomatoes to pot.

5 . Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended. Transfer to the pot.

6 . Stage

Add garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper.

7 . Stage

Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and parsley. NINJETTE