Borsch (Beet Soup) Recipe

Name: Borsch (Beet Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 whole Beets; 1 whole Carrot, Diced; 4 cups Water; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 whole Potato, Diced; 1/2 cups Frozen Peas; 1 whole Onion, Sliced; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 1 can Tomato Soup, 10.5 Oz.; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Flour Mixed With 1/2 Cup Cold Water; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Dill; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper

Servings: persons

15 whole Beets
1 whole Carrot, Diced
4 cups Water
4 cups Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 whole Potato, Diced
1/2 cups Frozen Peas
1 whole Onion, Sliced
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 can Tomato Soup, 10.5 Oz.
1-1/2 Tablespoon Flour Mixed With 1/2 Cup Cold Water
2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Dill
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper

1
Shred beets into a pot using a cheese grater. A great tip for you beet first-timers: use gloves. Add your diced carrot to the pot with beets. Add your 4 cups water and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Add lemon juice. We don't really use this for flavour but merely because the lemon juice keeps the red colour in the beets. Add your diced potato. Simmer again for 10 - 15 minutes.
3
Throw in frozen peas and simmer until tender. After you throw in those peas and while waiting for everything to simmer and tenderize, saute your onion in that butter until soft. Stir onions into the Borsch.
4
Next add your can of tomato juice and water/flour mixture. Stir well. Add your fresh dill. Bring to a boil again. Add salt and pepper and simmer until thickened.
5
Serve hot and with some sour cream (optional but amazing) and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 whole Beets, 1 whole Carrot, Diced, 4 cups Water, 4 cups Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Borsch (Beet Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Borsch (Beet Soup)

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