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Borscht - Ukrainian Beet Soup
5 from 54 votes

Borscht - Ukrainian Beet Soup

Borscht - Ukrainian Beet Soup combines shredded beets, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a vegetable stock base with onion and garlic sautéed in olive oil. It features a balance of earthiness from the beets and brightness from lemon juice and fresh dill, resulting in a rich, tender vegetable soup. The soup is simmered until the vegetables are soft, then seasoned to taste, often served with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to add creaminess.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion large, diced
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 lb beet peeled & shredded
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 3 carrot peeled & shredded
  • 2 potato peeled & diced
  • 3 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • sour cream optional, or Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add onions and garlic, cooking until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes
  3. Add vegetable stock, and bring to a boil
  4. Add beets, cabbage, and carrots
  5. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Cover and allow to simmer 15 minutes, or until all veggies are tender.
  7. Add potatoes, cover, and simmer a further 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender
  8. Remove soup from heat and stir in lemon juice, dill, and season to taste with salt & pepper.
  9. Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish, along with more fresh dill

Notes

  • Using a food processor to shred vegetables cuts down preparation time and helps them cook faster.
  • If a processor isn't available, finely chop veggies to ensure even tenderness.
  • Calorie counts exclude optional sour cream or yogurt garnishes.
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt adds richness and balances the soup's acidity when served.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 698mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3869IU (77%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 698mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3869IU 77%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.