Lay out all the ingredients in front of you. Wash and peel the vegetables.
Cut the onion into cubes and fry in oil until soft, then add the carrots and grated beets. Fry for 7 minutes.
Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add tomato paste and spices, cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes.
Add shredded cabbage, salt to taste and cook until the cabbage is cooked to your taste.
Add the roast, beans, garlic, bay leaf and cook for another 7 minutes. Leave the finished borscht to brew.
Serve borscht with herbs, sour cream, lard and a slice of Borodino bread with mustard.