Borscht beet soup with cabbage and vegetables in a bowl

Ukraine · Ukrainian

Borscht

A beet soup with cabbage and vegetables, vivid in color and balanced with acidity.

  • Ukrainian
  • 60 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Ukraine

Cuisine

Ukrainian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Total

60 min

1 version

Makes 4 bowls.

Add vinegar near the end to keep color bright and acidity balanced.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

0 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Vegetable borscht with beet, cabbage, potato, carrot and onion.

Sour cream is optional at serving time and not required in this base recipe.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 450 g beets, peeled and grated
  • 220 g cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 280 g potatoes, diced
  • 120 g carrot, grated
  • 120 g onion, chopped
  • 30 g tomato paste
  • 25 ml olive oil
  • 1100 ml water
  • 12 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 6 g fine salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 6 g fresh dill, optional

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook aromatic base

    Cook onion and carrot in olive oil until softened.

  2. Add beet and tomato

    Add beet and tomato paste, then cook until the color deepens.

  3. Build the soup

    Add water, potatoes and salt, then simmer until potatoes are almost tender.

  4. Add cabbage

    Add cabbage and simmer until vegetables are tender but not overcooked.

  5. Finish

    Add vinegar and black pepper, adjust salt and serve with fresh dill if using.

Frequently asked questions

Can I serve sour cream with this borscht?

Yes, as an optional topping at serving time. It is not part of the base recipe.

How do I keep a vivid color?

Avoid overcooking after adding beet and finish with vinegar near the end.

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