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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa031.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127","crawl_time":1776111605,"first_indexed_time":1524005586,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thespruceeats!www,\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127 s443","src_root_hash":"16553495538597850831","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Beet Soup Recipe (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony)","meta_descriptions":["This easy Polish beet barszcz recipe is a sour beet soup that gets its tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a traditional sour starter."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Beet Soup Recipe (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony)\nIf you love beets, this is the soup for you\nBy\nBarbara Rolek\nBarbara Rolek is a former chef who became a cooking school instructor and award-winning food writer.\nUpdated on 08\/2\/25\nTested by\nDanielle Centoni\nDanielle is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon.\n(264)\nEnjoy a meatless dish that pairs perfectly with mushroom dumplings for a traditional Christmas Eve meal.\nThis version is quick and easy, perfect for busy days with little preparation needed.\nThe soup gets its unique sour tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a sour starter.\nPerhaps you have heard of borscht, the Eastern European sour soup made with beets and served hot or cold. The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color.\nThe Spruce Eats\nTraditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy).\nThis easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread.\nThis meatless soup is often served with mushroom\nuszka\n (\"little ear\" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia\n).\nWhen the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny.\nWhat You'll Need to Make This Barszcz Czysty Czerwony Recipe\nNever Lose a Recipe Again!\nLove a Spruce Eats recipe?\nWith MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes\n, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.\n\"This delicious, warming soup is so easy to make. The lemon juice adds brightness and keeps it from being too 'earthy.' I used the mushroom soaking liquid from making uszka (Polish dumplings) plus some beef broth. It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread.\" —\nDanielle Centoni\nKeep Screen Awake\n4\nwhole\nbeets\n, about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets)\n4\ncups\nstock\n(chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)\n1\nclove\ngarlic\n, minced\n2\ntablespoons\nfresh lemon juice\n(or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)\n1\nteaspoon\nsugar\nSalt\n, to taste\nfreshly ground black pepper\n, to taste\nBoiled potatoes\n, optional\nChopped\nfresh dill\n, optional\nGather the ingredients.\nThe Spruce Eats\nIf using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast\n4 whole beets (about 1 pound)\nuntil tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.\nThe Spruce Eats\nWhen cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest.\nThe Spruce Eats\nIn a medium pot, bring\n4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)\nto a boil. Add the cut\nbeets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned)\n,\n1 clove garlic (minced)\n,\n2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)\n,\n1 teaspoon sugar\n,\nsalt\n, and\nfreshly ground black pepper\n. Simmer 10 minutes.\nThe Spruce Eats\nServe hot with optional\nboiled potatoes\nand garnish with\nchopped dill\n. Enjoy.\nThe Spruce Eats\nFeeling Adventurous? Try This:\nTo make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. Serve cold, garnished with dill and sour cream. \nNutrition Facts\n(per serving)\n132\nCalories\n3g\nFat\n19g\nCarbs\n8g\nProtein\n×\nNutrition Facts\nServings: 4\nAmount per serving\nCalories\n132\n% Daily Value*\nTotal Fat\n3g\n4%\nSaturated Fat 1g\n4%\nCholesterol\n7mg\n2%\nSodium\n554mg\n24%\nTotal Carbohydrate\n19g\n7%\nDietary Fiber 2g\n7%\nTotal Sugars 12g\nProtein\n8g\nVitamin C 7mg\n34%\nCalcium 26mg\n2%\nIron 1mg\n7%\nPotassium 531mg\n11%\n*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.\n(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)\nRate This Recipe\nI don't like this at all.\nIt's not the worst.\nSure, this will do.\nI'm a fan—would recommend.\nAmazing! 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The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color.\n\n![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in white bowls](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/jOsvCsthI6Y9nCRxfPdf5DS1Pi0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-18_preview-5b05f4beff1b78003bda5ba6.jpeg)\n\n![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in white bowls](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/jOsvCsthI6Y9nCRxfPdf5DS1Pi0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-18_preview-5b05f4beff1b78003bda5ba6.jpeg)\n\nThe Spruce Eats\n\nTraditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy).\n\nThis easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread.\n\nThis meatless soup is often served with mushroom [uszka](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-little-ears-dumplings-uszka-recipe-1137495) (\"little ear\" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia*).* When the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny.\n\nWhat You'll Need to Make This Barszcz Czysty Czerwony Recipe\n\n[![Misen 8 Quart Steel Stockpot](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/K4_OhUHnzDRLrcmsK1FxarAWiGA=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/misen-8-quart-steel-stockpot-0d573fb1ca554702bfcaed6f26af6e8d.jpg) ![Misen 8 Quart Steel Stockpot](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/K4_OhUHnzDRLrcmsK1FxarAWiGA=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/misen-8-quart-steel-stockpot-0d573fb1ca554702bfcaed6f26af6e8d.jpg) A Good Pot](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/best-12-qt-stock-pot-4159178)\n\n[![Dreamfarm Garject Self-Cleaning Garlic Press with Peel Eject](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/Qoisb2PKUPhevasVhcak1Ls0iP8=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/dreamfarm-garject-self-cleaning-garlic-press-with-peel-eject-4a924b8b953f4debb4be650ced48056e.jpg) ![Dreamfarm Garject Self-Cleaning Garlic Press with Peel Eject](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/Qoisb2PKUPhevasVhcak1Ls0iP8=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/dreamfarm-garject-self-cleaning-garlic-press-with-peel-eject-4a924b8b953f4debb4be650ced48056e.jpg) A Handy Dandy Garlic Press](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/best-garlic-presses-4164912)\n\n[![Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, 10.25 long, Yellow](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/vrifIKQfAo2HdJKH5ekS4l86sl4=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/chefn-freshforce-citrus-juicer-1025-long-yellow-0cd11e8ff2874c34b3dc7c8888cb9503.jpg) ![Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, 10.25 long, Yellow](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/vrifIKQfAo2HdJKH5ekS4l86sl4=\/240x180\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/chefn-freshforce-citrus-juicer-1025-long-yellow-0cd11e8ff2874c34b3dc7c8888cb9503.jpg) A NIfty Citrus Juicer](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/best-citrus-juicers-4843483)\n\n### Never Lose a Recipe Again\\!\nLove a Spruce Eats recipe? [With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=12cxnj&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=thespruceeats&utm_medium=editorial), easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.\n\n\"This delicious, warming soup is so easy to make. The lemon juice adds brightness and keeps it from being too 'earthy.' I used the mushroom soaking liquid from making uszka (Polish dumplings) plus some beef broth. It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread.\" —[Danielle Centoni](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/danielle-centoni-4788046)\n\n![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG)\n\n![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG)\n\nA Note From Our Recipe Tester\n\nKeep Screen Awake\n\n## Ingredients\n- 4 whole beets, about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets)\n- 4 cups stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)\n- 1 clove garlic, minced\n- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)\n- 1 teaspoon sugar\n- Salt, to taste\n- freshly ground black pepper, to taste\n- Boiled potatoes, optional\n- Chopped fresh dill, optional\n\n## Steps to Make It\n1. Gather the ingredients.\n   ![Ingredients for Polish beet soup recipe gathered](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/PSGUrAxGo7H75MJ2eXonlv1wn-M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Ingredients-5b9fbe35c9e77c00573661d5.jpg)\n   \n   ![Ingredients for Polish beet soup recipe gathered](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/PSGUrAxGo7H75MJ2eXonlv1wn-M=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Ingredients-5b9fbe35c9e77c00573661d5.jpg)\n   \n   The Spruce Eats\n2. If using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast **4 whole beets (about 1 pound)** until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.\n   ![Beets wrapped in foil in a baking dish](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/ngI7F0QaTpcRxq7qkprTPCVjwmM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_2-5b9fbe78c9e77c00575cb80f.jpg)\n   \n   ![Beets wrapped in foil in a baking dish](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/ngI7F0QaTpcRxq7qkprTPCVjwmM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_2-5b9fbe78c9e77c00575cb80f.jpg)\n   \n   The Spruce Eats\n3. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest.\n   ![Beet cut into strips in a white bowl](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/kfOYB5cVIPmLhEwnsw_5cmMW8ag=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_3-5b9fbea3c9e77c00503133d1.jpg)\n   \n   ![Beet cut into strips in a white bowl](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/kfOYB5cVIPmLhEwnsw_5cmMW8ag=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_3-5b9fbea3c9e77c00503133d1.jpg)\n   \n   The Spruce Eats\n4. In a medium pot, bring **4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)** to a boil. Add the cut **beets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned)**, **1 clove garlic (minced)**, **2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)**, **1 teaspoon sugar**, **salt**, and **freshly ground black pepper**. Simmer 10 minutes.\n   ![Beets simmering in stock and spices in a large pot ](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/qESAuFNTbgGqW5hDM3x7zJYceSE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_4-5b9fbeeac9e77c0050232122.jpg)\n   \n   ![Beets simmering in stock and spices in a large pot ](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/qESAuFNTbgGqW5hDM3x7zJYceSE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_4-5b9fbeeac9e77c0050232122.jpg)\n   \n   The Spruce Eats\n5. Serve hot with optional **boiled potatoes** and garnish with **chopped dill**. Enjoy.\n   ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in a white bowl ](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/5yHCayqkrG511OIkWn6F1XTfSwQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Final-5b9fbf234cedfd002586ae1f.jpg)\n   \n   ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in a white bowl ](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/5yHCayqkrG511OIkWn6F1XTfSwQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Final-5b9fbf234cedfd002586ae1f.jpg)\n   \n   The Spruce Eats\n\n### Feeling Adventurous? Try This:\nTo make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. Serve cold, garnished with dill and sour cream.\n\n[Polish Hunter's Stew (Bigos)](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-hunters-stew-bigos-recipe-1136773)\n\n- [Polish Soups](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-soups-4162532)\n- [Main Dishes](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/main-dishes-4162805)\n- [Soups](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/soups-4162714)\n- [European Food](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/european-food-4162598)\n- [Polish Food](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-food-4162539)\n\n| Nutrition Facts (per serving) |   |\n|---|---|\n| 132 | Calories |\n| 3g | Fat |\n| 19g | Carbs |\n| 8g | Protein |\n\nShow Full Nutrition Label\n\n×\n\n| Nutrition Facts |   |\n|---|---|\n| Servings: 4 |   |\n| Amount per serving |   |\n| Calories | 132 |\n| % Daily Value\\* |   |\n| Total Fat 3g | 4% |\n| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |\n| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |\n| Sodium 554mg | 24% |\n| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |\n| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |\n| Total Sugars 12g |   |\n| Protein 8g |   |\n| Vitamin C 7mg | 34% |\n| Calcium 26mg | 2% |\n| Iron 1mg | 7% |\n| Potassium 531mg | 11% |\n| *\\*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.* |   |\n\n(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)\n\nRecipe Tags:\n\n- [soup](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/search?q=soup&page=1&searchType=recipe)\n- [entree](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/search?q=&page=1&searchType=recipe&fh=eyJmYWNldHMiOnsiZ3JvdXBfY291cnNlIjpbeyJ2YWx1ZSI6ImVudHJlZSIsImRpc3BsYXlOYW1lIjoiZW50cmVlIn1dfX0)\n- [polish](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/search?q=&page=1&searchType=recipe&fh=eyJmYWNldHMiOnsiZ3JvdXBfY3Vpc2luZSI6W3sidmFsdWUiOiJwb2xpc2giLCJkaXNwbGF5TmFtZSI6InBvbGlzaCJ9XX19)\n- [christmas](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/search?q=&page=1&searchType=recipe&fh=eyJmYWNldHMiOnsiZ3JvdXBfb2NjYXNpb24iOlt7InZhbHVlIjoiY2hyaXN0bWFzIiwiZGlzcGxheU5hbWUiOiJjaHJpc3RtYXMifV19fQ)\n\nRate This Recipe\n\nI don't like this at all. 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Centoni](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/danielle-centoni-4788046)\n\n![Danielle Centoni](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/OtWQX4CxLquyHty-W-SzhMz5z28=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/danielle-centoni-4788046-cfe97c327d6143bebc545d172746bc4e.jpg)\n\nDanielle is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon.\n\n(264)\n\n- Enjoy a meatless dish that pairs perfectly with mushroom dumplings for a traditional Christmas Eve meal.\n- This version is quick and easy, perfect for busy days with little preparation needed.\n- The soup gets its unique sour tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a sour starter.\n\nPerhaps you have heard of borscht, the Eastern European sour soup made with beets and served hot or cold. The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color.\n\nThe Spruce Eats\n\nTraditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy).\n\nThis easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread.\n\nThis meatless soup is often served with mushroom [uszka](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/polish-little-ears-dumplings-uszka-recipe-1137495) (\"little ear\" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia*).* When the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny.\n\nWhat You'll Need to Make This Barszcz Czysty Czerwony Recipe\n\n### Never Lose a Recipe Again\\!\nLove a Spruce Eats recipe? [With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=12cxnj&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=thespruceeats&utm_medium=editorial), easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.\n\n\"This delicious, warming soup is so easy to make. The lemon juice adds brightness and keeps it from being too 'earthy.' I used the mushroom soaking liquid from making uszka (Polish dumplings) plus some beef broth. It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread.\" —[Danielle Centoni](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/danielle-centoni-4788046)\n\n![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG)\n\nKeep Screen Awake\n\n- 4 whole beets, about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets)\n- 4 cups stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)\n- 1 clove garlic, minced\n- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)\n- 1 teaspoon sugar\n- Salt, to taste\n- freshly ground black pepper, to taste\n- Boiled potatoes, optional\n- Chopped fresh dill, optional\n\n1. Gather the ingredients.\n   The Spruce Eats\n2. If using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast **4 whole beets (about 1 pound)** until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.\n   The Spruce Eats\n3. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest.\n   The Spruce Eats\n4. In a medium pot, bring **4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable)** to a boil. Add the cut **beets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned)**, **1 clove garlic (minced)**, **2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)**, **1 teaspoon sugar**, **salt**, and **freshly ground black pepper**. Simmer 10 minutes.\n   The Spruce Eats\n5. Serve hot with optional **boiled potatoes** and garnish with **chopped dill**. Enjoy.\n   The Spruce Eats\n\n### Feeling Adventurous? Try This:\nTo make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. 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Boilerpipe Text	Beet Soup Recipe (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) If you love beets, this is the soup for you By Barbara Rolek Barbara Rolek is a former chef who became a cooking school instructor and award-winning food writer. Updated on 08/2/25 Tested by Danielle Centoni Danielle is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. (264) Enjoy a meatless dish that pairs perfectly with mushroom dumplings for a traditional Christmas Eve meal. This version is quick and easy, perfect for busy days with little preparation needed. The soup gets its unique sour tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a sour starter. Perhaps you have heard of borscht, the Eastern European sour soup made with beets and served hot or cold. The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color. The Spruce Eats Traditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy). This easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread. This meatless soup is often served with mushroom uszka ("little ear" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia ). When the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny. What You'll Need to Make This Barszcz Czysty Czerwony Recipe Never Lose a Recipe Again! Love a Spruce Eats recipe? With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes , easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. "This delicious, warming soup is so easy to make. The lemon juice adds brightness and keeps it from being too 'earthy.' I used the mushroom soaking liquid from making uszka (Polish dumplings) plus some beef broth. It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread." — Danielle Centoni Keep Screen Awake 4 whole beets , about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets) 4 cups stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) 1 clove garlic , minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar) 1 teaspoon sugar Salt , to taste freshly ground black pepper , to taste Boiled potatoes , optional Chopped fresh dill , optional Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Eats If using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast 4 whole beets (about 1 pound) until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. The Spruce Eats When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest. The Spruce Eats In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) to a boil. Add the cut beets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned) , 1 clove garlic (minced) , 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar) , 1 teaspoon sugar , salt , and freshly ground black pepper . Simmer 10 minutes. The Spruce Eats Serve hot with optional boiled potatoes and garnish with chopped dill . Enjoy. The Spruce Eats Feeling Adventurous? Try This: To make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. Serve cold, garnished with dill and sour cream. Nutrition Facts (per serving) 132 Calories 3g Fat 19g Carbs 8g Protein × Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 132 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 554mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 12g Protein 8g Vitamin C 7mg 34% Calcium 26mg 2% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 531mg 11% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) Rate This Recipe I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks for your rating!
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Learn about The Spruce Eats' [Editorial Process](https://www.thespruceeats.com/about-us-4776236#toc-editorial-guidelines) (264) Save [Write a Review](https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127) ![]() Prep: 15 mins Cook: 50 mins Total: 65 mins Servings: 4 servings Yield: 6 cups [editor badge](https://www.thespruceeats.com/about-us#toc-editorial-guidelines) 264 ratings Write a Review [Add a comment](https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127) SaveRecipe - Enjoy a meatless dish that pairs perfectly with mushroom dumplings for a traditional Christmas Eve meal. - This version is quick and easy, perfect for busy days with little preparation needed. - The soup gets its unique sour tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a sour starter. Perhaps you have heard of borscht, the Eastern European sour soup made with beets and served hot or cold. The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color. ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in white bowls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/jOsvCsthI6Y9nCRxfPdf5DS1Pi0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-18_preview-5b05f4beff1b78003bda5ba6.jpeg) ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in white bowls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/jOsvCsthI6Y9nCRxfPdf5DS1Pi0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-18_preview-5b05f4beff1b78003bda5ba6.jpeg) The Spruce Eats Traditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy). This easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread. This meatless soup is often served with mushroom [uszka](https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-little-ears-dumplings-uszka-recipe-1137495) ("little ear" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia). When the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny. 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It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread." —[Danielle Centoni](https://www.thespruceeats.com/danielle-centoni-4788046) ![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG) ![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG) A Note From Our Recipe Tester Keep Screen Awake ## Ingredients - 4 whole beets, about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets) - 4 cups stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) - 1 clove garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar) - 1 teaspoon sugar - Salt, to taste - freshly ground black pepper, to taste - Boiled potatoes, optional - Chopped fresh dill, optional ## Steps to Make It 1. Gather the ingredients. ![Ingredients for Polish beet soup recipe gathered](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PSGUrAxGo7H75MJ2eXonlv1wn-M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Ingredients-5b9fbe35c9e77c00573661d5.jpg) ![Ingredients for Polish beet soup recipe gathered](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PSGUrAxGo7H75MJ2eXonlv1wn-M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Ingredients-5b9fbe35c9e77c00573661d5.jpg) The Spruce Eats 2. If using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast 4 whole beets (about 1 pound) until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. ![Beets wrapped in foil in a baking dish](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ngI7F0QaTpcRxq7qkprTPCVjwmM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_2-5b9fbe78c9e77c00575cb80f.jpg) ![Beets wrapped in foil in a baking dish](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ngI7F0QaTpcRxq7qkprTPCVjwmM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_2-5b9fbe78c9e77c00575cb80f.jpg) The Spruce Eats 3. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest. ![Beet cut into strips in a white bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kfOYB5cVIPmLhEwnsw_5cmMW8ag=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_3-5b9fbea3c9e77c00503133d1.jpg) ![Beet cut into strips in a white bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kfOYB5cVIPmLhEwnsw_5cmMW8ag=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_3-5b9fbea3c9e77c00503133d1.jpg) The Spruce Eats 4. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) to a boil. Add the cut beets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned), 1 clove garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar), 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. ![Beets simmering in stock and spices in a large pot ](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/qESAuFNTbgGqW5hDM3x7zJYceSE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_4-5b9fbeeac9e77c0050232122.jpg) ![Beets simmering in stock and spices in a large pot ](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/qESAuFNTbgGqW5hDM3x7zJYceSE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Step_4-5b9fbeeac9e77c0050232122.jpg) The Spruce Eats 5. Serve hot with optional boiled potatoes and garnish with chopped dill. Enjoy. ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in a white bowl ](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5yHCayqkrG511OIkWn6F1XTfSwQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Final-5b9fbf234cedfd002586ae1f.jpg) ![Polish beet soup garnished with chopped dill in a white bowl ](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5yHCayqkrG511OIkWn6F1XTfSwQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-Final-5b9fbf234cedfd002586ae1f.jpg) The Spruce Eats ### Feeling Adventurous? Try This: To make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. Serve cold, garnished with dill and sour cream. 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Readable Markdown	## Beet Soup Recipe (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) If you love beets, this is the soup for you By [Barbara Rolek](https://www.thespruceeats.com/barbara-rolek-1135335) Barbara Rolek is a former chef who became a cooking school instructor and award-winning food writer. Updated on 08/2/25 Tested by [Danielle Centoni](https://www.thespruceeats.com/danielle-centoni-4788046) ![Danielle Centoni](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/OtWQX4CxLquyHty-W-SzhMz5z28=/200x200/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/danielle-centoni-4788046-cfe97c327d6143bebc545d172746bc4e.jpg) Danielle is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. (264) - Enjoy a meatless dish that pairs perfectly with mushroom dumplings for a traditional Christmas Eve meal. - This version is quick and easy, perfect for busy days with little preparation needed. - The soup gets its unique sour tang from lemon juice or vinegar instead of a sour starter. Perhaps you have heard of borscht, the Eastern European sour soup made with beets and served hot or cold. The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color. The Spruce Eats Traditional barszcz is often made with a kwas or sour starter; sometimes people even chill this fermented starter and drink it, as you might with kombucha. However, if the soup is red, then the kwas was made with fermented beets (kwas buraków). If the barszcz is white, it was made with fermented rye flour or rye bread, (żur or kwas chlebowy). This easy, clear red Polish beet soup recipe doesn't use a sour starter but instead takes a shortcut and gets the desired hint of sourness from lemon juice or vinegar. This soup is great eaten hot with boiled potatoes or cold with rye bread. This meatless soup is often served with mushroom [uszka](https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-little-ears-dumplings-uszka-recipe-1137495) ("little ear" dumplings) for Polish Christmas Eve dinner (known as wigilia). When the soup is served that way, it is then referred to as barszcz wigilijny. What You'll Need to Make This Barszcz Czysty Czerwony Recipe ### Never Lose a Recipe Again\! Love a Spruce Eats recipe? [With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes](https://www.myrecipes.com/authentication/login?regSource=12cxnj&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=thespruceeats&utm_medium=editorial), easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. "This delicious, warming soup is so easy to make. The lemon juice adds brightness and keeps it from being too 'earthy.' I used the mushroom soaking liquid from making uszka (Polish dumplings) plus some beef broth. It was wonderful with the polish dumplings but would be just as good with potatoes or warm, crusty bread." —[Danielle Centoni](https://www.thespruceeats.com/danielle-centoni-4788046) ![Easy Polish Beet Soup (Barszcz Czysty Czerwony) Tester Image](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/119dW5hstSNSP6c4OC3M6tqTm8k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/polish-beet-borscht-soup-recipe-1137127-d-centoni-2021-d5d68b6b618a44fb8cdf083a8854b350.JPG) Keep Screen Awake - 4 whole beets, about 1 pound, (or 2 cups sliced canned or jarred beets) - 4 cups stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) - 1 clove garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar) - 1 teaspoon sugar - Salt, to taste - freshly ground black pepper, to taste - Boiled potatoes, optional - Chopped fresh dill, optional 1. Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Eats 2. If using fresh beets, heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking dish. Roast 4 whole beets (about 1 pound) until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. The Spruce Eats 3. When cool enough to handle, peel, and slice into strips or julienne. If you prefer, julienne some for garnish and dice the rest. The Spruce Eats 4. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of stock (chicken, beef, mushroom, or vegetable) to a boil. Add the cut beets (1 pound fresh or 2 cups sliced canned), 1 clove garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar), 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. The Spruce Eats 5. Serve hot with optional boiled potatoes and garnish with chopped dill. Enjoy. The Spruce Eats ### Feeling Adventurous? Try This: To make a cold version of this beet soup, barszcz zabielany, simply cool the soup in an ice water bath and refrigerate. Serve cold, garnished with dill and sour cream. \| Nutrition Facts (per serving) \| \| \|---\|---\| \| 132 \| Calories \| \| 3g \| Fat \| \| 19g \| Carbs \| \| 8g \| Protein \| × \| Nutrition Facts \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Servings: 4 \| \| \| Amount per serving \| \| \| Calories \| 132 \| \| % Daily Value\* \| \| \| Total Fat 3g \| 4% \| \| Saturated Fat 1g \| 4% \| \| Cholesterol 7mg \| 2% \| \| Sodium 554mg \| 24% \| \| Total Carbohydrate 19g \| 7% \| \| Dietary Fiber 2g \| 7% \| \| Total Sugars 12g \| \| \| Protein 8g \| \| \| Vitamin C 7mg \| 34% \| \| Calcium 26mg \| 2% \| \| Iron 1mg \| 7% \| \| Potassium 531mg \| 11% \| \| \The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.* \| \| (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) Rate This Recipe I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. 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