Borsch(Beet Soup)
Borscht is a hearty Eastern European beet soup renowned for its vibrant color and rich flavors. Combining tender beef, fresh vegetables, and tangy vinegar, it offers a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for cold days or family gatherings. Its balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes makes it universally appealing.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make a beef bouillon by cooking beef, 1 onion, 1 carrot, and water for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, ensuring there is 1 quart of liquid at the end.
- Meanwhile, chop the beet, 1 carrot, and 1 onion into long, thin pieces.
- In a separate pan, combine tomato paste, 2 fresh tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and 1 cup water, then simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Chop potatoes and carrots and add them to the boiling beef bouillon, cooking for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped vegetables, including the beets, to the soup and simmer until tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
554
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).