Borscht

Borscht has a centuries-long history, but during the twentieth century, this hearty soup became a key element of cafe menus in several countries, including Russia. Cookbooks featured different versions, including Ukrainian borsch (with ground salo, or fatback, and garlic), Moscow-style borsch (with assorted meat – bacon, sausages, boiled beef), and even flotsky (navy-style) borsch (with red pepper and smoked pork).