For the Borscht
- 3 Beetsmedium, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cups Chicken brothreduced sodium
- 6 cups Water
- 3 Potatoesmedium yukon potatoes, peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Carrotspeeled and thinly sliced
For the Zazharka
- 2 ribs Celerytrimmed and finely chopped
- 1 Red bell peppersmall, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 Onionmedium, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Ketchupor 3 tbsp tomato sauce
Additional Flavorings
- 1 can White beanscannellini beans with their juice
- 2 Bay leaf
- 2-3 tbsp White vinegaror to taste
- 1 tsp Sea saltor to taste
- ¼ tsp Black pepperfreshly ground
- 1 clove Garliclarge, pressed
- 3 tbsp Dillchopped
Classic Red Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup) is a vibrant soup with origins in Eastern Europe. It is made from beetroots which give it a bright red color. It’s like a bright bowl of fun in a bowl! This recipe uses zazharka which is like a mirepoix, a slow cooked mixture of vegetables like celery and onion.
Start this borscht by cooking up some beets. Then add broth, potato and carrots. Make the zazharka from onion, celery, bell pepper and ketchup. Finally, add the cannellini beans with their juice, bay leaves, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic clove and chopped dill. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top!
To make this Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup), you will need the following ingredients:
So, how do you make Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)?
Steps to make Classic Red Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
1 | Cook the beets | 10 |
2 | Add the broth, water, potatoes and carrots | 15 |
3 | Make the zazharka | 10 |
4 | Add remaining ingredients | 2 |
5 | Simmer | 3 |
6 | Serve | |
Recipe Reviews
This is my go-to borscht recipe!
Great recipe! My mom makes borscht with ground beet, and my dad likes to add white beans.
Great recipe!
I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth so it could be vegan.
I substituted vinegar with lemon juice
So bright and delicious soup!
There are countless variations on this traditional recipe. Each family has its own borscht recipe. My family has it too.
Lilly, you make every recipe easy and interesting! Thank you! I love borscht and always wanted to make it!
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So delicious! Thank you! Approved!
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