To prepare the soup in an unconventional way, we need is quite traditional set of products and a pan Zepter

Typically, the preparation of the soup starts with a roast. We're gonna get it - finely chop onions and carrots, put in a cold pan. Because the vegetables are at the bottom, they are a little caramelized, but will not burn. What is soup without broth? For vegetables put the meat, cut into medium pieces.

Then distribute the vegetables in layers below those that are cooked longer, and up those who do not need long cooking. Therefore, the next layer is the beet. Be sure to spoon the lemon juice to help the color remain bright and "cooks".

Then the potatoes and pepper.

Slaw and chopped tomatoes, Bay leaf.

Close the lid, put on low heat (I have 3 of the 9). Cook 30 minutes, making sure the arrow does not go beyond the boundaries of the green field for cooking.

Half an hour later to check on our soup. Open the lid and see that vegetables and meat have given a lot of fluid, and all the food is cooked in its own juice. Mix well the contents, so all foods cook evenly. Before you close the lid, add a couple tablespoons of water, after all of the moisture has evaporated, when you broke the tightness, so you need to make it up. Keep the saucepan on the fire for 10 minutes, then remove and leave to languish for another 20 minutes.

Boil the kettle and wait for water cooling to 90 ° C and dilute rich broth to desired thickness. Add spices, herbs, finely chopped garlic and, if desired, salt. Serve borscht with sour cream.