Vegetarian Russian/ Ukrainian Borscht Soup
This recipe makes a nice big pot of borscht soup. Borscht freezes well for future enjoyment and it is even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb beets (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. carrot (2-3 small), peeled and cut into about 1/8 " half circles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 1/4 cup water, divided (using 1/4 cup 1st, then 4 cups)
- 1 small green cabbage, shredded
- 4 cups low/no sodium vegetable stock/broth
- 5 Tbsp concentrated tomato paste (I love the Italian kind in a tube)
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp of salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 lb. white potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice (start with 2 Tbsp and add another if you like)
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 Tbsp dried dill)
Instructions
- Heat dutch oven or large pot on medium heat and add olive oil.
- Once olive oil heated add onions and garlic and cook about 5 minutes.
- Then add beets, carrots, 1/4 cup water along with about 1/2 tsp salt. Stir to combine, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Now add the the cabbage, broth, remaining water, tomato paste, sugar, bay leaves and remaining 1 tsp salt, return to a boil, cover and simmer on low for another 30 minutes, stirring a couple times.
- Add the potatoes, return to a boil, cover and simmer for another hour, stirring a couple times. (If the soup is too thick for your liking you can add more liquid, but I think it's great thick and chunky)
- Once the potatoes are knife tender add the dill along with the lemon juice and cook another 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper at this point as well. If you like the soup a little tangier add another Tbsp of lemon juice.
Equipment
Notes
Ideally served with a dollop of real sour cream (Optional for those not eating dairy), maybe a little fresh dill or even a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12
Keywords: Borscht, Russian Borscht, Ukrainian Borscht, Vegetarian, Borscht Recipe
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