Borscht soup

Traditional Borscht Soup 🍲 Recipe | Classic Russian & Ukrainian Beet Soup




Borscht soup** is a famous **Eastern European beet soup** known for its deep red color, rich flavor, and comforting warmth. This **traditional borscht recipe** is popular in both **Russian and Ukrainian cuisine** and can be made with beef or as a vegetarian version. If you are searching for **how to make borscht at home**, this easy step-by-step recipe is perfect for beginners.....


✴️ 🥣 Ingredients for Borscht Soup.....

.2 medium **beetroots** (grated),

.300 g **beef with bone** (optional for vegetarian borscht),

.1 medium **onion** (chopped),

.1 **carrot** (grated),

.2 medium **potatoes** (cubed),

.2 cups **cabbage** (shredded),

.2 tbsp **tomato paste**,

.2 tbsp **vegetable oil**,

.1 tbsp **vinegar or lemon juice** (keeps borscht red),

3 cloves **garlic** (minced),

.6 cups **water or beef stock**,

**Salt and black pepper** to taste,

➡️ 1 tsp **sugar** (optional),

➡️**Fresh dill or parsley**,

➡️**Sour cream** for serving,


✴️🍲 How to Make Borscht Soup (Step by Step)......

💫Step 1: Prepare the Broth.....

In a large pot, add beef and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–40 minutes until tender. For **vegetarian borscht**, skip this step and use vegetable stock.

💫Step 2: Cook the Beets....

Heat oil in a pan, add grated beets, vinegar, and tomato paste. Cook for 8–10 minutes on low heat. This step is key to a **classic red borscht soup**.

💫Step 3: Sauté Vegetable........

In the same pan, sauté onions and carrots until soft and fragrant.

💫Step 4: Combine Everything....

Add potatoes to the broth and cook for 10 minutes. Then add cabbage, cooked beets, sautéed vegetables, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar.

💫Step 5: Simmer


Let the **borscht soup** simmer for 15–20 minutes. Turn off heat and rest for 10 minutes to enhance flavor....

✳️🍽️ How to Serve Borscht

➡️Serve **traditional borscht soup** hot with:

.A spoon of **sour cream**,

.Fresh **dill**,

.Rye bread or garlic bread,

Borscht tastes even better the next day, making it one of the **best homemade soup recipes**.


🌿 Variations of Borscht.....


💫**Vegetarian borscht recipe** – No meat, more vegetables

💫 **Vegan borscht** – Skip sour cream

💫 **Beef borscht** – Rich and hearty

💫**Ukrainian borscht** – Often thicker with beans

💫**Russian borscht** – Balanced and soup-like


❓ Why Is Borscht So Popular?


🍲 Healthy **beet soup**

🍲Rich in vitamins and antioxidants

* Comforting winter meal

🥘Famous **Eastern European traditional soup**.......


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