Description
This traditional Borscht recipe is a hearty, vibrant beet soup packed with nourishing vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and enriched with a flavorful broth. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with sour cream and fresh dill, this classic Eastern European soup is both comforting and nutritious, making it an ideal meal for a cozy day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 large potato, cubed
- 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans whole beets, drained and chopped
Broth and Seasoning
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, more to taste
Garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Fresh chopped dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped carrots, cubed potatoes, and sliced cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to soften and the potatoes start becoming transparent.
- Add garlic and sauté: Toss in the minced garlic and continue sautéing the vegetables for another 2–3 minutes to release the garlic’s aroma and blend flavors.
- Add broth and beets, then simmer: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the drained, chopped beets. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot borscht into bowls and garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chopped dill. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth.
- You can add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice for added acidity and brightness.
- Leftover borscht tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
- Serve with rye bread or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
