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A black pot filled with red borscht soup sits on a striped cloth, surrounded by herbs, a wooden spoon, and small bowls with condiments.

Borscht (Beet Soup)

Chef Jenn
Borscht is a vibrant beet soup loaded with tender vegetables and simmered in a rich beef broth. Finished with sour cream and fresh dill, it's a warm, hearty, and traditional comfort food favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 6 servings
Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • ceramic nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium beets peeled and grated
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 medium carrots grated
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ small green cabbage cored and thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced cabbage)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • sour cream
  • dill garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine the beef broth, grated beets, diced potatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, and salt in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
  • Sauté carrots and onions in a skillet with oil until softened, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Transfer sautéed vegetables to the soup pot. Add sliced cabbage and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, topped with sour cream and dill.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • You can swap beef broth for vegetable broth if you want a lighter, vegetarian version.
  • Borscht is even better the next day. Let it sit overnight in the fridge so the flavors deepen.
  • A splash of vinegar at the end brightens up the beets and brings out their sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 990mgPotassium: 979mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3518IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword beef broth soup, beet soup, borscht, Eastern European soup, traditional borscht
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