Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup

Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup
Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup

Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:

  • 1-1.5 lb steak of your choice - cut into 1” pieces
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1/2 green cabbage - roughly 1lb

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

Sear the steak:

  • Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak pieces in a single layer. Sear the bottom for 1 minute without moving, then flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the steak is at least 80% cooked and golden brown. Add 4–5 cups of hot water, bring to a boil, then cover with lid and simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the vegetables:

  • While the steak simmers, dice the onion, carrots, and potatoes. Cut the tomatoes and cabbage into bite-sized pieces, discarding the core of the cabbage.

Sauté the vegetables:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots and potatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.

Build the flavor base:

  • Stir in the tomato paste and ketchup, cook for a minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.

Combine everything:

  • Add the cabbages, cooked steak, 1 cup of beef stock (from simmering the beef), and about 3 cups of water (enough to cover the ingredients).

Season and simmer:

  • Stir in the salt, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes.

Final touches:

  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve the hearty Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup hot with some steamed rice or crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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Keyword Asian, Hong Kong, Soup
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