Borscht
Borscht recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 15th century. The soup was originally made with beets, but over the years, other ingredients have been added, including potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and meat.
Borscht became a popular dish in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, where it is traditionally served with sour cream. In recent years, the soup has become popular in the United States and Canada.
There are many different ways to make borscht, and each family has its own recipe. Some recipes call for beef, while others use chicken or pork. Some borschts are made with tomatoes, while others are made with beets.
Advice
Making borscht is a rewarding experience, and it's easier than you think! Start by gathering your ingredients and making sure you have a large pot. Begin by sautéing your vegetables, like carrots, onions, and garlic, in a little oil. Then add your stock or broth, adding beets and potatoes, as well as any other vegetables you wish to add. Simmer everything until the vegetables are tender. Finally, season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs. Enjoy your delicious homemade borscht!
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Recipes
White Borscht
- salt
- butter
- dense hunk
- dill
- black pepper
- onion
- crème fraîche
- smoked kielbasa horseshoe link
- leek
- russet potato
- bay leaf
- garlic
Vegetarian Red Borscht
- HORSERADISH CREAM
- dill
- crème fraîche
- lemon juice
- salt
- sugar
- horseradish
- SOUP
- salt
- celery
- beet
- yukon gold
- apple cider vinegar
- tomato paste
- paprika
- bay leaf
- leek
- onion
- thyme
- carrot
- caraway seed
- olive oil
- kale
- garlic
Winter Borscht
- dill
- onion dumpling
- salt
- sugar
- carrot
- garlic
- onion
- celery
- black pepper
- beet
- bay leaf
- white vinegar
- chicken
- allspice berry
Mushroom and Beet Borscht
- bouquet garni made
- salt
- greek yogurt
- mushroom
- apple cider vinegar
- beet
- onion
- mushroom
- parsley
- sugar
- olive oil
- celery
- carrot
- garlic
Beet and Cabbage Borscht
- cannellini bean
- napa
- salt
- onion
- caraway seed
- garlic
- beet
- chicken broth
- lemon juice
- dill
- yogurt
Babcia's Polish Borscht
- salt
- bay leaf
- onion
- pork sparerib
- milk
- sour cream
- white vinegar
- all purpose flour
- peppercorn
- beet
Borscht
- black pepper
- bay leaf
- red wine vinegar
- caraway seed
- savoy cabbage
- sour cream
- tomato
- dill
- salt
- leek
- celery
- butter
- thyme
- parsley
- garlic
- beet
- beef broth
Borscht
- black pepper
- olive oil
- red beet
- garlic
- rib celery
- onion
- rosemary
- dill
- light buttermilk
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- carrot
- chicken broth
White Borscht
- parsnip
- smoked kielbasa
- black pepper
- black peppercorn
- parsley
- celery
- onion
- carrot
- white wine vinegar
- bay leaf
- yukon gold potato
- butter
- salt
- sour cream
- chicken stock
- light rye bread
- garlic
- hard-boiled egg
Big Apple Borscht
- salt
- lime
- onion
- sour cream
- orange juice
- dill pickle
- grapeseed oil
- english cucumber
- beet
- garlic
Borscht with Roast Beef Toasts
- salt
- dill
- horseradish
- red wine vinegar
- green onion
- russet potato
- beef broth
- beet
- sour cream
- olive oil
- marble rye bread
- deli roast beef
Borscht
- dill
- salt
- green onion
- sour cream
- tomato paste
- granny smith apple
- leek
- beef
- beef bottom round
- green cabbage
- apple cider vinegar
- sugar
- bell pepper
- onion
- russet potato
- beet
- smoked bacon
- carrot
- garlic
- parsley
Creamy Vegetarian Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
- sour cream
- salt
- black pepper
- beet
- bell pepper
- dill
- onion
- cabbage
- carrot
- water
- potato
- olive oil
Borscht
- salt
- sour cream
- white wine vinegar
- bouquet garni
- onion
- savoy cabbage
- beet
- beef stock
- beef
- pork shoulder
- ham hock
- leek
Chicken-and-Vegetable Borscht
- salt
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- carrot
- onion
- great northern bean
- grape tomato
- dill
- olive oil
- chicken breast
- garlic
- beet
- white potato
- green cabbage
Fermented Carrot Borscht with Ginger and Turmeric
- dill
- lemon zest
- salt
- apple juice
- olive oil
- apple
- turmeric root
- cumin seed
- yogurt
- caraway seed
- coriander seed
- beet
- fennel
- butter
- ginger
- fennel seed
- honey
- carrot
- garlic
- carrots fermented week
- shallot
- chicken stock
Duck Borscht with Fermented Tomato Sauce
- salt
- white cabbage
- dill
- allspice
- duck
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- beet
- beet
- onion
- salt
- carrot
- tomato
- cherry
Lena's Vegetarian Borscht
- salt
- vegetable oil
- sour cream
- sugar
- tomato paste
- white wine vinegar
- onion
- garlic
- beet
- carrot
- russet potato
- chive
- dill
- parsley
- white cabbage
Winter Borscht with Brisket
- pepper
- salt
- sour cream
- tomato
- vegetable oil
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- granny smith apple
- parsnip
- meaty bacon
- black peppercorn
- sugar
- green cabbage
- parsley
- beet
- beef brisket
- white vinegar
- all purpose potato
- carrot
- garlic
- onion
- water
Polish White Borscht (Bialy Barszcz)
- salt
- all purpose flour
- horseradish
- dill
- bay leaf
- onion
- sour cream
- smoked kielbasa
- parsley
- butter
- leek
- russet potato
- marjoram
- egg
- garlic
Red Borscht
- dill
- black pepper
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- caraway seed
- onion
- red wine vinegar
- carrot
- beet
- water
- red cabbage
- salt
Classic Borscht Recipe
- beef
- salt
- vinegar
- beet
- onion
- pepper
- cabbage
- kidney bean
- ketchup
- carrot
- potato
- oil
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- onion
Staple Ingredients
- salt 36%
- garlic 32%
- onion 32%
Usual Ingredients
- bay leaf 24%
- beet 24%
- dill 24%
Rarey Ingredients
- black pepper 20%
- carrot 20%
- celery 20%