Homemade vegetable borscht

12 servings

75 minutes

Homemade vegetable borscht is a heartfelt dish of Ukrainian cuisine that warms with its rich and deep flavor. Its history goes back centuries when each hostess added her special touch to it. In this recipe, the vegetable borscht achieves the perfect consistency—thick and aromatic—thanks to the combination of cabbage, beetroot, carrots, and potatoes. The light sweetness of beetroot, the tanginess of ketchup, and the softness of stewed vegetables create a harmonious blend of flavors. This borscht can be served hot with a spoonful of sour cream or even cold, revealing a new shade of taste. It pairs excellently with herbs and homemade bread. Borscht is not just a soup; it is a symbol of hospitality and family traditions that always brings comfort and warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 79.8
• Proteins: 3.1g
• Fats: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 17g

Ingredients

• Beet: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Cabbage: 1 pc
• Potato: 6 pc
• Ketchup: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Add the peeled medium potatoes to the pot with water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 6 pieces

2. Turn on the medium gas under the pot.

3. When white foam appears, remove it with a spoon or skimmer.

4. Chop the cabbage into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 1 piece

5. Grate a medium-sized carrot and a palm-sized beetroot on a large grater (or in a food processor).

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Beet: 1 piece

6. Add cabbage to the partially cooked potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 1 piece

7. Salt the water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

8. Put the pan with vegetable oil to heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

9. Cut the onion into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

10. Fry the carrot and beetroot. After a couple of minutes, add the onion.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Beet: 1 piece
    • Onion: 1 piece

11. Add ketchup and a pinch of salt to the pan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
    • Salt:  to taste

12. Extinguish for 5 minutes.

13. When the potatoes are ready, add carrots and beets to the pot.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Beet: 1 piece

14. Try the salt; if it's lacking, it's better to add it now. Sometimes beet can give sweetness to the borscht.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

15. Leave it on low heat for a couple of minutes with the lid on.

16. Let the borscht rest for 10-15 minutes off the heat.

17. The borscht will be thick in a medium pot with a rich flavor.

18. Can be served with your favorite sauce (mayonnaise, sour cream), herbs, and can also be eaten cold.