Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe with a long and rich history dating back 5000 BCE. Ukrainian culture has been influenced by its location between Europe and the Middle East. One iconic part of Ukrainian culture is borscht, a hearty beet soup that was traditionally made by families on their one day off per week from farming. To make authentic borscht, ingredients like beef, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, onions and parsley are slowly cooked together for hours to develop maximum flavor before being finished with garlic and dill. Borscht remains an important part of Ukrainian cultural identity and cuisine today.