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Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup)

October 12, 2022 by zimmysnook Leave a Comment

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A top down image of a double handled pot filled with a vivid red borscht soup and a bowl with the soup garnished with yogurt and dill.

Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup)

The weather has turned, and hand in hand with sweater weather, comes soup season. Few soups satisfy my craving like a big, steaming bowl of borscht. Topped with a healthy dollop (or swirl) of yogurt, a sprinkling of fresh dill and served with slices of crusty bread to wipe the bowl clean.

Growing up the versions I remember most of this iconic Ukrainian, deep magenta soup, used bone broth and had meat mixed in. This recipe is full of just nutritious vegetables and uses vegetable broth, making it an equally tasty treat for our vegetarian or vegan family, and our carnivore friends alike.

A bowl of Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup) topped with a swirl of yogurt and dill. A copper pot filled with more soup is in the background.

I used a food processor to speed up the preparation of this simple soup, but it is certainly not required. Use a knife and or box grater to achieve the same results.

This soup stays well in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it in airtight glass containers for up to 3 months.

Watch how this Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup) was made – here

Tips and Substitutions:

  • When working with beets, wear gloves and wrap your cutting board with plastic wrap to make clean up easier.
  • Food styling tip for Borscht- use a squeeze bottle to create a swirl with the yogurt on the soup. No squeeze bottle? Spoon yogurt into a small resealable bag, cut the tip off one corner and squeeze the bag to create the swirl.
  • We top our borsht with plain yogurt because it is lighter, but sour cream is also commonly used.
  • Serve with a crusty loaf of bread. Ideally, it is with a Ukrainian loaf of bread, but we enjoyed it with a French loaf. Rye bread or a sourdough is also highly recommended.

Cooked on my Hestan Dual Fuel Range using my Hestan Culinary 6-Quart Induction CopperBond Stock Pot. Proud Hestan & Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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Cheers! James and Elaine

A top down image of a big pot and bowl of borscht with a swirl of yogurt and dill on top.

Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup)

The weather has turned, and hand in hand with sweater weather, comes soup season. Few soups satisfy my craving like a big, steaming bowl of borscht. Topped with a healthy dollop (or swirl) of yogurt, a sprinkling of fresh dill and served with slices of crusty bread to wipe the bowl clean. Growing up the versions I remember most of this iconic Ukrainian, deep magenta soup, used bone broth and had meat mixed in.
This recipe is full of just nutritious vegetables and uses vegetable broth, making it an equally tasty treat for our vegetarian or vegan family, and our carnivore friends alike. I used a food processor to speed up the preparation of this simple soup, but it is certainly not required. Use a knife and or box grater to achieve the same results.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course First Course, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Easter Europe, Ukraine
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 4 medium beets peeled and grated
  • 10 cups vegetable broth or broth of choice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 medium Yukon potatoes peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 3 large garlic cloves pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 tablespoons chopped dill plus more for serving
  • Plain Greek yogurt for serving (or vegan yogurt)
  • Crusty loaf of bread we had a French stick

Instructions
 

  • In a 6 to 8-quart stock pot add the broth, bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the cabbage, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a 12.5” non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is warm, add the onions, carrots, celery, red pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add beets, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, tomato paste, salt and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer sautéed vegetables into the stock pot along with the potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil, then cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Then add the vinegar, sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Stir and let borsht sit for 10 minutes to allow flavours to meld into each other. Stir in dill and adjust seasonings to taste. (I occasionally add a little more vinegar).
  • Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt, more dill, and a crusty loaf of bread.
  • Enjoy! Or as my Baba would say jó étvágyat!

Video

Notes

Tips and Substitutions:
  • When working with beets, wear gloves and wrap your cutting board with plastic wrap to make clean up easier.
  • Food styling tip for Borscht- use a squeeze bottle to create a swirl with the yogurt on the soup. No squeeze bottle? Spoon yogurt into a small resealable bag, cut the tip off one corner and squeeze the bag to create the swirl.
  • We top our borsht with plain yogurt because it is lighter, but sour cream is also commonly used.
  • Serve with a crusty loaf of bread. Ideally, it is with a Ukrainian loaf of bread, but we enjoyed it with a French loaf. Rye bread or a sourdough is also highly recommended.
  • This soup stays well in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it in airtight glass containers for up to 3 months.
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