Beet Soup(Borscht)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Eastern European

A vibrant Eastern European beet soup with tender beets and potatoes, enriched with sour cream and vinegar for a tangy, comforting dish perfect for chilly days.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium beets
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cook beets, skins on, until tender, approximately 1 hour. Remove skins when cooled.
  2. Peel potatoes; cube and boil until done in 2 cups water.
  3. Add salt to taste.
  4. Grate cooked beets using large holes on the grater.
  5. Add grated beets to the cooked potatoes; simmer together for 10 minutes.
  6. In a cup, combine sour cream, flour, and vinegar; mix until smooth, adding approximately 2 tablespoons of broth if needed.
  7. Pour the sour cream mixture into the soup.
  8. Bring to boiling point, but do not boil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

261 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 5.5g 7% DV
Carbs 46g 17% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9782mg 100% DV
Potassium 562mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8% DV
Calcium 59.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

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

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