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Delicious Savoury Borscht Recipe

Borscht is a classic Eastern European soup that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any season. With its vibrant colour and rich taste, beef beet borscht is the ultimate comfort food. Let’s break it down into simple steps so you can make a pot of this delicious soup.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
Ingredients Equipment Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cups Beef: Use beef stew meat or steak Optional. See vegetarian borscht notes in blog below
  • 3 Medium Beets
  • 1/2 Head of Purple Cabbage
  • 2-3 Carrots
  • 1 Red Onion yellow onion, leek, or shallots
  • 4-6 Potatoes I like to add as many as I'm serving to feed, or double to ensure leftovers
  • 3 Medium Tomatoes Diced tomato paste, or can of diced tomatoes
  • 4 Cups Broth/Base: Use beef or vegetable broth
  • 4 TBSP Oil or Butter
  • 1-2 TBSP Fresh or Dehydrated Dill
  • 1-2 Bay Leaves
  • 1-3 Whole Garlic Cloves
  • Sour Cream: For serving and extra creaminess.

Equipment

  • Stock Pot (or crock pot) 8-10 Quart (or whatever you have)
  • Spoon Ladle
  • Knife & Cutting Board
  • Peeler
  • Grater or Food Processor (optional)

Notes

The prep work of borscht is usually what makes people think twice about making it. With all the health benefits, and the fact some make this dish for Christmas tells you it's more than special. Here's equipment ideas to cut your veggies fast and make your borscht in half the time.
  • Box Grater
  • All-In-One Mandolin & Vegetable Chopper
  • Food Processor
Secret To Savoury Delicious Borscht: Beef Consommé
Start by simmering the beef on a skillet with oil (or butter, my preference). I like stew chunks or steak. You don't even need very much, but do add a nice amount of oil and a healthy amount of salt to the pan. I like to saute my garlic and onions to the pan in the leftover oils. This adds a savoury base to your soup broth, which you'll pour into your borscht for a dreamy savoury flavour.
Want this to be vegetarian?
 Read blog below to learn how to make this recipe vegan and yummy!
chopped vegetables
Step By Step Guide To Make Borscht
First Step: Prep Vegetables
  • Gather ingredients on the table
  • Chop: Beets, Carrots, and Cabbage in matchstick shape (use knife or grater to make this)
  • Chop: Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Celery in cube shape (square choppers or knife)
Second Step: Saute Beef, Garlic, & Onions
  • Place beef on a skillet with butter or oil.
  • You can roast your garlic and a healthy pinch of salt.
  • Cook until tender and no longer pink.
Third Step: Add Everything to the Broth
  • Add shredded and cubed vegetables to the broth
  • Add seasonings and salt
  • Let cook for at least an hour on medium-high (or more if in crock pot set to when you want it by)
Serve and Enjoy
  • Borscht tastes even better when served warm with toppings.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
  • Serve with rye bread or garlic rolls for a complete meal.
For leftovers, borscht keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day