Homemade Beet Borscht
- SERVES
- 8
- SERVING SIZE
- 1-1/2 cups
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Ever heard of borscht? It's an Eastern European favorite that's made with beets, giving it a beautiful red color and delicious flavor. Whip up our Homemade Beet Borscht for an out-of-the-ordinary dish that's sure to be a family favorite!
What You'll Need
- 10 cups water
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 fresh beets, stems removed
What to Do
- In a large pot over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and beets to a boil. Cook 30 to 35 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Remove beets to a bowl and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice beets into julienne strips and place back into soup. Refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
For that ultimate summertime borscht soup, garnish with diced, boiled potatoes, diced cucumbers, chopped onion, and sour cream.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 171
- Calories from Fat 0.8
- Total Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Saturated Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 0.8g 2 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
- Sodium 340mg 14 %
- Total Carbohydrates 42g 14 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
- Sugars 41g 0 %
