Beet Soup Or Borsch

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Eastern European

Beet Soup or Borscht offers a vibrant and hearty flavor profile with the earthy sweetness of beets balanced by tangy vinegar and creamy sour cream. Perfect for cold days or as a comforting starter, it suits those who enjoy bold flavors and colorful, nutritious dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 4 qt. stock from pork neck bones or spareribs
  • 4 cans sliced or julienne beets
  • 2 large bunches fresh beets, cooked and sliced
  • 1 pt. sour cream
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • water

Instructions

  1. Add the sliced beets with juice to the stock along with a tablespoon or two of vinegar.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and water to make a paste.
  3. Add the flour and water mixture to the sour cream, stirring or mixing with an eggbeater.
  4. Add some hot soup (not boiling) to the flour mixture a ladle at a time, stirring or mixing as you do this, for 6 or 7 ladles.
  5. Add this mixture back into the pot of soup, stirring while adding.
  6. Ensure the soup is not boiling after adding the mixture.
  7. If the soup is too sweet, add another tablespoon or two of vinegar or dill pickle juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

135 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 27.5g 10% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9780.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 135.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 49.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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