Best 6 Russian Borscht Soup Recipes

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RUSSIAN CABBAGE BORSCHT



Russian Cabbage Borscht image

An elderly lady residing in Turkey served this to a friend of ours while he was in that country several years ago. She has since passed away, but her recipe lives on. It is the best Borscht recipe I've ever enjoyed. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, chopped fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Puma

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cabbage Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups thinly sliced potatoes
1 cup thinly sliced beets
4 cups vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage
black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup tomato puree
sour cream, for topping
chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place sliced potatoes and beets in a medium saucepan over high heat; cover with stock, and boil until vegetables are tender. Remove potatoes and beets with a slotted spoon, and reserve stock.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, caraway seeds, and salt; cook until onions become soft and translucent. Then stir in celery, carrots, and cabbage. Mix in reserved stock; cook, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and beets to the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Stir in cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer at least 30 minutes. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped fresh tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 908 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

RUSSIAN BORSCHT SOUP



Russian Borscht Soup image

With beets, carrots, cabbage and tomatoes, this Russian borscht soup recipe is great for gardeners like myself. Not only is it delicious, but its bright crimson color is eye-catching on the table. -Ginny Bettis, Montello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chopped fresh beets
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped onion
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beets, carrots, onion and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add tomatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir in salt, dill and pepper. Top each serving with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COLD RUSSIAN BORSCHT



Cold Russian Borscht image

Can you say 'Delicious?'

Provided by GXO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Borscht

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium beets
4 cups beef broth
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Remove stems and leaves from beets, but leave on skins. In a deep pot, cover beets with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil until fork tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Drain beets, but reserve two cups of the liquid. Strain the liquid and add to a large saucepan. Remove skin from beets. Grate beets through coarsest blade of grater. Add to beet liquid. Add beef broth, onion, salt, pepper and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Chill in refrigerator for one hour, or until cold before serving. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with cucumber and a big spoonful of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 306.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN BORSCHT



Traditional Russian Borscht image

Borscht is a soup that is very popular in many Eastern and Central European countries. It is made with beetroot, which gives it it's signature reddish-purple jewel color. Different countries have their own variations of borscht; Russian borscht is made with some type of beef or sausage. I am making mine with both; Using both meats gives the soup superb flavor. This is a true Russian classic.

Provided by Sommer Clary

Categories     Stew

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb stew meat
16 ounces roll bulk pork sausage
8 cups beef stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large brown onion, diced
3 large beets, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups thinly shredded cabbage
3/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy stockpot, heat oil over high heat. Add the stew meat and sear until nicely browned. Remove from pot and set aside; immediately add the pork sausage, and stir, breaking it up into pieces while it browns. When sausage has browned nicely, return the stew meat to the pot, as well as the tomatoes, garlic, onion and beets. Add the beef stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. After 2 hours, add the carrots and potatoes. Simmer, covered, for 1 more hour, then add the cabbage, 1/2 cup of the dill, and the red wine vinegar (and taste for salt and pepper addition at this time). Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes. To serve, ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 1009.8, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 30.1

RUSSIAN BORSCHT



Russian Borscht image

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

8 cups water
1 pound beef shanks
5 whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium uncooked beets, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream

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.

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AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN/UKRAINIAN BORSCHT



Authentic Russian/Ukrainian Borscht image

This is the real way to make Borscht. No canned veggies, no messing around. Just real hearty Borscht, the way my mother makes it. Good ingredients are key, especially the meat, which should be fresh and thick. Once you've had this Borscht, you will not be able to eat any other. For the non-kosher, try it au-natural, or with a nice spoonful of sour cream mixed in (please, not low fat, enjoy this!).

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2-2 lbs beef, cubed (preferably with bones)
4 large beets, peeled and eighthed (or 6 average beets, quartered)
2 lemons
1 small head of cabbage, shredded (the smallest you can find)
2 large carrots, cut up as you like it (cubed, rounded, shredded, etc)
14 ounces tomato sauce
1 bunch dill, minced
1/2 cup instant chicken-style consomme soup and seasoning mix (I like Osem)
1 medium onion, whole
3 -4 small potatoes (cubed) or 1/2 cup rice

Steps:

  • To a large pot (I use 8qts), add the meat and enough water to fill up the pot to halfway.
  • Remove all froth that comes up from the meat.
  • Continue to boil on med-high until no more froth comes up.
  • Reduce heat to low and add consomme mix, whole onion, dill, beats, cabbage, and tomato sauce.
  • Fill with water, cover partially with lid, and let cook for 90min.
  • After that hour and a half of cooking, make sure meat is soft - then add the carrots, and squeeze all the juice you can possible juice from the lemons into the soup.
  • You can add the rice and/or potatoes at this point, if you like.
  • Cook, partially covered, for another 30-45 minutes, until making sure the potatoes and carrots are tender, and the rice (if you put any in) is ready.
  • The soup is great on day 1, but tastes much better on days 2-3.
  • Enjoy the soup while it's very hot.

Tips

  • Use the right type of beets. Fresh, firm beets are best for borscht. Avoid beets that are wilted or have blemishes.
  • Roast the beets before using them. Roasting the beets intensifies their flavor and gives the soup a beautiful red color.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use one that is flavorful and rich.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Add the sour cream and dill just before serving. This will help to keep the sour cream from curdling and the dill from wilting.

Conclusion

Borscht is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. Whether you like it vegetarian, with beef, or with pork, there is a borscht recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give borscht a try!

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