A classic Ukrainian dish, pams golden beet borscht is a savory and hearty soup bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. This traditional recipe, passed down through generations, showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce, especially the earthy sweetness of golden beets. With its vibrant red-orange hue, pams golden beet borscht is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, let's unravel the secrets behind this beloved soup and explore the ingredients and techniques that bring it to life.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SUMMER BORSCHT
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 4h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the beets in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook uncovered until the beets are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the beets to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve and also set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the beet cooking liquid, the chicken stock, sour cream, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and the pepper. Peel the cooled beets with a small paring knife or rub the skins off with your hands. Cut the beets in small to medium dice. Add the beets, cucumber, scallions, and dill to the soup. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Season, to taste, and serve cold with a dollop of sour cream and an extra sprig of fresh dill.
ROASTED BEET BORSCHT
"This dish has an early sweetness that people love, and the fuchsia color is a real showstopper," says Tyler.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚. Scrub the beets and put them on a large piece of foil; season with salt and pepper, add 3 thyme sprigs and drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until the beets are tender, about 1 hour. When the beets are cool enough to handle but still warm, slip off their skins and chop them into large chunks.
- Bring the chicken stock to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic and remaining 3 thyme sprigs and cook, stirring, until softened and just starting to color, about 10 minutes.
- Add the warm chicken stock to the vegetables in the pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs. Put the chopped beets in a blender and add the cooked vegetables and stock. Blend until smooth, adding more stock if the puree is too thick. Add the vinegar and honey; season with salt and pepper. Blend again to incorporate the flavors. (The borscht can be served hot or cold; for a chilled soup, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold.)
- To make the garnish, grate the apple on the large holes of a box grater into a medium bowl; mix in the dill. Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl in a big dollop of sour cream. Top with the apple-dill mixture.
FAMILY BORSCHT RECIPE BY ANDREW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: mixed dried mushroom, small beet, whole black peppercorn, whole allspice berries, garlics, bay leaves, canola oil, leeks, small yellow onion, celery, kosher salt, water, large idaho potato, carrots, stewed tomato, tomato sauce, pickled beet, fresh dill, dark rye bread, sour cream
Provided by Rie McClenny
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and pour in enough water to cover. Let soak for 20-30 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and plumped. Working over the bowl, squeeze any excess water from the mushrooms. Reserve the soaking liquid, and chop the mushrooms into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- Trim and peel the beets, then grate on the large holes of a box grater. You should have about 8 cups grated beets. Set aside.
- Make a bouquet garni: Place the peppercorns, allspice, garlic, and bay leaves on a double-layer square of cheesecloth. Tie the ends of the cheesecloth around the spices and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the leeks, onion, and celery. Season with salt and cook until the vegetables have softened, 5-8 minutes.
- Add the water, grated beets, chopped mushrooms and reserved soaking liquid, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
- Add the potato and season with a pinch of salt. Cook until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes, then add the carrots and cook until tender, 10 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and pickled beets. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender. Stir in the dill, then remove the pot from the heat.
- Ladle the borscht into bowls. Garnish with dill and serve with rye bread and sour cream, if using.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 14 grams
BEET BORSCHT
My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden's bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the beets, carrots, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broth, cabbage and butter; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and chives or dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND BEET BORSCHT
It was this soup that started my lifelong love of adding sour cream to things. The way the tangy, rich cream melts into the hot, beefy broth is a wonder to behold.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
- Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
RUSSIAN BORSCHT
I immigrated to the United States from western Russia in 1998. When I made friends, I found that many people had heard of Borscht, a traditional soup made with fresh beets, but few knew how to cook it. So I prepared this recipe from my grandmother, and everyone seemed to like it.-Svetlana Chriscaden, Falconer, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the first six ingredients in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute beets in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. stir in vinegar; set aside. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; cool. Remove meat from the bones; discard bones. Cut meat into chunks; set aside. strain broth, discarding peppercorns and bay leaves. Skim fat. Add enough water to broth to measure 6 cups; return to kettle. Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsley and beets. Bring to a boil., In a skillet, saute onion in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Whisk into soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. add tomatoes. process soup in small batches in a blender or food processor; pour into a large saucepan. Add beef; heat through. Garnish with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts :
MAMA LEAH'S JEWISH KITCHEN COLD BEET BORSCHT
My name is Leah, but I am not "Mama Leah" Mama Leah is a New York Jewish woman who has a restaurant and a cookbook, I believe. Cold Beet Borscht is a staple of Eastern European Jewish food. All recipes vary, each offering a little something different. This one is served cold with a hot potato in it. Truly meatless for those vegetarian folks.. The unique blend of hot and cold is something different, that I enjoy. Also splendid on a hot day. (Came from Mama Leah's Jewish Kitchen" hint: wear old clothes or an apron when preparing beets! THEY STAIN!
Provided by Viking Knitter
Categories Vegetable
Time 6h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil water in stock pot.
- To prepare beets: Wash beets well, scrubbing away dirt and sand.
- Trim the root and stem ends and discard.
- Cut in large (2-3 inch) slices.
- Add to water: beets, onion, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.
- Boil 1 hour, let beets cool and peel.
- Chop coarsely in food processor, and return to broth.
- Place pot in refrigerator until cold.
- 1/2 hour before serving: boil and peel potatoes, drain and place one in each serving bowl.
- Ladle cold borscht over hot potatoes and serve with sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 923.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 3.6
VEGETARIAN BORSCHT
A rustic and hearty Eastern European classic originating from the Ukraine with beets, potatoes, and lentils. A wholesome soup for vegetarian diets and gentle on the budget, too. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine beets and vinegar in a small frying pan over low heat. Cook, while stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat while beets are cooking. Add onion and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In the meantime, bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add cabbage and lentils. Cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cooked beets and onion-carrot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve with sour cream and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT
Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Lunch Beet Winter Cabbage Sour Cream Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, cabbage and onion and sauté until cabbage softens, about 5 minutes. Add 8 cups broth, beets and tomatoes. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Working in small batches, puree 4 cups of soup in blender; return to remaining soup in pot. If desired, add more broth by 1/2 cupfuls to thin soup. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with dollop of sour cream; sprinkle with parsley. Serve, passing lemon wedges separately.
BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Potato Side Quick & Easy Beet Winter Cabbage Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 5 cups, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the garlic, the cuminseed, the cabbage, and the potato, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, 1/2 cup water, the beets with the reserved liquid, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the soup, covered partially, for 25 minutes. Divide the soup between 2 bowls and garnish it with the sour cream and the dill.
ROASTED BEET AND POTATO BORSCHT
There are dozens of variations on borscht, the Eastern European beet soup. Some (like this one) are served hot, others chilled; some are pureed until smooth, others are chunky -- but all showcase the beauty of beets. Sour cream is the traditional topping; its tang tempers the sweetness of the beets. When peeling beets, it's a good idea to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet, toss together beets, potatoes, shallots, thyme, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until beets and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Discard thyme. Add vegetables to a medium pot along with broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high and cook to heat through. With a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash some vegetables until soup is thick and chunky. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; top with sour cream, scallion greens, and parsley; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of your borscht, roast the beets before adding them to the soup. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and earthy flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your borscht. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the soup. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and onions.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs in your borscht. Some popular additions include dill, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Serve borscht with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a creamy richness to the soup and help to balance out the flavors.
- Borscht is a versatile soup that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It's also a great make-ahead meal since it tastes even better the next day.
Conclusion:
Borscht is a delicious and nutritious soup that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a very affordable meal. If you are looking for a new soup to try, I highly recommend borscht. It is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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