Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

classic borscht from Eastern Europe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the garnish

Nutritional Information

104
Calories
3.6g
Fat
16.6g
Carbohydrate
2.2g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
88mg
Sodium
Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

Recipe Description

Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht does exactly as it says on the tin – it is so quick to prepare. Under 30 minutes to be precise and that includes chilling time. Borscht is a vibrant Eastern European soup made from beetroots. The beets also give this soup its bright red color.

Start this borscht by frying some onions. Then add some beets and carrots and continue to cook. Finally, add some vinegar and beet juice. Place in a bowl in iced water to chill. Serve garnished with horseradish, sour cream and sprigs of dill.

To make this Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Fry onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - Almost-Instant Chilled BorschtStep 1 - Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

    Heat the canola oil in a medium-sized pan or skillet over moderate heat. Fry the onion for about 3 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the beets and carrots

    6 min
    Step 2 - Almost-Instant Chilled BorschtStep 2 - Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

    Add the shredded beets and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Then add the carrots. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add vinegar and beet juice

    3 min
    Step 3 - Almost-Instant Chilled BorschtStep 3 - Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

    Pour in the vinegar and cook it until it evaporates. Pour in the beet juice and transfer immediately to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Chill the borscht

    10 min
    Step 4 - Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

    Place the bowl in a larger bowl of iced water to chill.

  5. 5

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 5 - Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

    Once chilled, serve the borscht in small soup bowls. Garnish with horseradish, sour cream and dill.

This Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht is a really healthy beetroot soup with Eastern European origins. Try it out soon and come back to leave a review below telling me what you think.

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Emma Roberts
March 10, 2025
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This borscht was superb and so quick to make. My kids loved it for lunch today.

Zachary Thompson
January 27, 2025
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I made this Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht for a family picnic and it was a hit! It took me less than 30 minutes to prepare. The vibrant color and fresh taste reminded me of summers spent in my grandmother's kitchen. Simple and perfect for any gathering.

Jane Whittaker
November 15, 2024
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This Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht is brilliant! Whipped it up in no time, and my kids loved the bright colour. Perfect for a quick summer lunch with pals! Cheers!

Natalie Smith
August 25, 2024
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Super delicious soup! Made it for my kids on a hot day, and they loved the color and taste. So simple and quick to whip up. Perfect for summer gatherings!

Clara
April 28, 2024
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Superb summer soup! I made this borscht for a picnic last week and it was a hit! So easy to prep, and I loved the bright color. Perfectly refreshing on a hot day.

Maggie
December 8, 2023
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OMG! This Chilled Borscht is crazy good! My kids loved it, and it took no time! Perfect for hot days! 🍽️💖

Julianna Fernández
October 25, 2023
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¡Delicioso! Preparé esta receta para una cena rápida y todos quedaron impresionados. La mezcla de sabores es maravillosa.

Flora
March 18, 2022
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Absolutely delicious borscht!

Vicky
January 27, 2022
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Superb! This borscht was so easy to make and perfect for summer days. I surprised my husband with it, and he loved it! Definitely going to make it again.

Olivia
December 12, 2021
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Delicious!

Harry Smith
August 17, 2021
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Superb borscht recipe!

Diana Patterson
July 27, 2021
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Super quick and super tasty! Chilled Borscht had me feeling fancy in no time!

Rebecca Smith
March 17, 2021
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Delicious!

Zara
February 9, 2021
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Deliciosa! Hice esta sopa un día caliente y me recordo a las veranos en mi casa abuela. Es tan fácil y rápida de preparar. La color brillante de la remolacha es fantástica.

Frank
November 30, 2020
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I made this borscht for my wife’s birthday. She loved the fresh taste and color. It was so quick, now I can make it anytime.

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