Beet Soup Or Borsch
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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the sliced beets with juice to the stock along with a tablespoon or two of vinegar.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and water to make a paste.
- Add the flour and water mixture to the sour cream, stirring or mixing with an eggbeater.
- 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.
- Add this mixture back into the pot of soup, stirring while adding.
- Ensure the soup is not boiling after adding the mixture.
- If the soup is too sweet, add another tablespoon or two of vinegar or dill pickle juice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).