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What Is Borscht?Â
Borscht is a sour soup that is traditionally made with meat stock and boiled vegetables. The Ukrainian version, which features beets, is perhaps the most well known type — but varieties of borscht can be found throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.Â
Borscht Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated borscht recipe:Â
Sausage
: This Ukrainian borscht recipe starts with a pound of pork sausage.Â
Vegetables
: You’ll need beets, carrots, baking potatoes, cabbage, and an onion.Â
Canned tomatoes
: Use drained diced tomatoes and canned tomato paste.Â
Vegetable oil
: Cook the onion in oil.Â
Water
: You’ll need almost nine cups of water for this big-batch soup.Â
Garlic
: Three cloves of garlic add bold flavor.Â
Sugar
: A teaspoon of white sugar lends subtle sweetness.Â
Seasonings
: Season the borscht with salt and pepper to taste.Â
Sour cream
: Top the borscht with sour cream.Â
Fresh herbs
: Garnish the soup with fresh parsley or dill.Â
How to Store Borscht
Store leftover borscht in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.Â
Can You Freeze Borscht?
Yes, borscht freezes well! When you add it to your freezer-safe containers, make sure to leave an inch or two of space at the top to allow for expansion. Freeze the borscht for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stove.Â
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This was the first time I've had borscht and now I see why so many people love it,” says one Allrecipes community member. “I can't believe how good it is.”
“Just perfect,” raves
Olechka
. “Classic recipe, great taste, my favorite.”
“Best borscht ever,” according to
KLaura Anderson-Bradfield
. “I have made many different beet soup recipes over the years. The addition of an acidic ingredient (tomato) still allowed the beets to shine but removed the heavy, sometimes too earthy taste common to borscht.”
Editorial contributions by
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# Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup
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Borscht is a classic beet soup that's so comforting and delicious. This recipe comes from my Ukrainian friend's mother, who taught me how to make it.
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This borscht recipe is delicious, nutritious, and full of flavor. Plus, its gorgeous red hue is absolutely stunning\!
## What Is Borscht?
Borscht is a sour soup that is traditionally made with meat stock and boiled vegetables. The Ukrainian version, which features beets, is perhaps the most well known type — but varieties of borscht can be found throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
## Borscht Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated borscht recipe:
- **Sausage**: This Ukrainian borscht recipe starts with a pound of pork sausage.
- **Vegetables**: You’ll need beets, carrots, baking potatoes, cabbage, and an onion.
- **Canned tomatoes**: Use drained diced tomatoes and canned tomato paste.
- **Vegetable oil**: Cook the onion in oil.
- **Water**: You’ll need almost nine cups of water for this big-batch soup.
- **Garlic**: Three cloves of garlic add bold flavor.
- **Sugar**: A teaspoon of white sugar lends subtle sweetness.
- **Seasonings**: Season the borscht with salt and pepper to taste.
- **Sour cream**: Top the borscht with sour cream.
- **Fresh herbs**: Garnish the soup with fresh parsley or dill.
## How to Store Borscht
Store leftover borscht in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
## Can You Freeze Borscht?
Yes, borscht freezes well! When you add it to your freezer-safe containers, make sure to leave an inch or two of space at the top to allow for expansion. Freeze the borscht for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
## Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This was the first time I've had borscht and now I see why so many people love it,” says one Allrecipes community member. “I can't believe how good it is.”
“Just perfect,” raves [Olechka](https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/9868788). “Classic recipe, great taste, my favorite.”
“Best borscht ever,” according to [KLaura Anderson-Bradfield](https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/26201354). “I have made many different beet soup recipes over the years. The addition of an acidic ingredient (tomato) still allowed the beets to shine but removed the heavy, sometimes too earthy taste common to borscht.”
Editorial contributions by [**Corey Williams**](https://www.allrecipes.com/author/corey-williams/)
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- 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
- 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
- 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 8 Âľ cups water, divided, or as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream, for topping
- freshly chopped dill or parsley for garnish
## Directions
1. Gather all ingredients.
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2. Crumble sausage into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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3. Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil.
4. Add sausage to pot, cover pot, and return to a boil. Add beets and simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in cabbage and tomatoes.
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5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended; transfer to the pot.
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6. Add garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper.
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7. Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill. Enjoy\!
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### Cook’s Note
This soup can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage.
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## Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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|---|---|
| 257 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 257 | |
| % Daily Value \* | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 626mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C 39mg | 44% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 837mg | 18% |
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
\*\* Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
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This was different from the borscht I usually make; and it was pretty good. I liked the addition of the sausage (I usually just use plain venison). I thought that it could've used at least some broth in place of the water for a bit more richness; and I really missed the tang you get from adding vinegar like a lot of other borscht recipes do. However, this was still quite tasty, and a really nice change-up from the usual. Thank you for sharing your recipe\!
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Very good and different than most foods I’ve had. Definitely make it\!
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08/30/2021
I did not shred my veggies and did not add tomato paste. Used chicken stock. So wonderful and flavourful. Just great soup
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I followed the advice of another reviewer and boiled my beets whole and shredded them, adding them about 5 mins before it finished cooking. This gave a beautiful dark red color. I also I didn't add the sugar. tasted wonderful.
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Tastes so much like Babas I was very pleased! I used bok choy instead of cabbage and garbanzo beans instead of white beans and it couldn’t have turned out better\!
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| Readable Markdown | This borscht recipe is delicious, nutritious, and full of flavor. Plus, its gorgeous red hue is absolutely stunning\!
## What Is Borscht?
Borscht is a sour soup that is traditionally made with meat stock and boiled vegetables. The Ukrainian version, which features beets, is perhaps the most well known type — but varieties of borscht can be found throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
## Borscht Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated borscht recipe:
- **Sausage**: This Ukrainian borscht recipe starts with a pound of pork sausage.
- **Vegetables**: You’ll need beets, carrots, baking potatoes, cabbage, and an onion.
- **Canned tomatoes**: Use drained diced tomatoes and canned tomato paste.
- **Vegetable oil**: Cook the onion in oil.
- **Water**: You’ll need almost nine cups of water for this big-batch soup.
- **Garlic**: Three cloves of garlic add bold flavor.
- **Sugar**: A teaspoon of white sugar lends subtle sweetness.
- **Seasonings**: Season the borscht with salt and pepper to taste.
- **Sour cream**: Top the borscht with sour cream.
- **Fresh herbs**: Garnish the soup with fresh parsley or dill.
## How to Store Borscht
Store leftover borscht in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
## Can You Freeze Borscht?
Yes, borscht freezes well! When you add it to your freezer-safe containers, make sure to leave an inch or two of space at the top to allow for expansion. Freeze the borscht for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
## Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This was the first time I've had borscht and now I see why so many people love it,” says one Allrecipes community member. “I can't believe how good it is.”
“Just perfect,” raves [Olechka](https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/9868788). “Classic recipe, great taste, my favorite.”
“Best borscht ever,” according to [KLaura Anderson-Bradfield](https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/26201354). “I have made many different beet soup recipes over the years. The addition of an acidic ingredient (tomato) still allowed the beets to shine but removed the heavy, sometimes too earthy taste common to borscht.”
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