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Beet borscht

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A flavorful soup, typical of Ukraine, made with beets, Jerusalem artichokes, and vegetables.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Gentgeen, Kellen and 12 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian soup, known for its delicious and vibrant flavor. It is made with beets, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables, offering a unique taste experience. This soup is perfect for cold days and is a staple in Eastern European cuisine.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsaucepan
  • Estimated cost$5.02 $0.84 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.80
  • $1.11
  • $0.21
  • $0.77
  • $0.06
  • $0.08
  • $0.39
  • $0.40
  • $0.25
  • $0.06
  • $0.11
  • $0.78

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 12 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the apples, beets, and water in a saucepan, cover, and cook over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes; continue with the recipe while it cooks.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and salt, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the celery, carrot, cabbage, and 2 cups of beet cooking liquid; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add everything else: ground apple, beets and their juice, pepper, dill, vinegar, brown sugar, and tomatoes. ≈ 3 min
  5. Cover and simmer for at least 15 minutes; adjust the seasoning, and if the soup is too thin, reduce it uncovered with a little more tomato paste.
  6. Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt and dill. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Beet borscht

  • 1.5 cups of peeled apples, thinly sliced (about 3 small apples)$0.80
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced beets$1.11
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter$0.21
  • 1.5 cups of chopped onion$0.77
  • 1.5 teaspoons of salt$0.06
  • 1 bunch of chopped celery$0.08
  • 1 medium-sized carrot, chopped$0.39
  • A pinch of freshly ground black pepper$0.40
  • 1 teaspoon of dill$0.25
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar$0.06
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey$0.11
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce (or 1/4 to 1/2 cup of tomato paste)$0.78

Total$5.02

that's $0.84 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups of peeled apples, thinly sliced (about 3 small apples)
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced beets
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1.5 cups of chopped onion
  • 1.5 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 bunch of chopped celery
  • 1 medium-sized carrot, chopped
  • 3 to 4 cups of shredded cabbage
  • A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of dill
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey
  • 1 cup of tomato sauce (or 1/4 to 1/2 cup of tomato paste)
  • Sour cream or yogurt, for serving
  • dill, for serving

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