Borscht Soup Recipe

Name: Borscht Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 yellow onion chopped; 1 stalk celery chopped; 4 beets peeled and chopped; 10 baby carrots; 4 large carrots; 1 apple peeled and chopped- I used gala; 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped; 1 red pepper chopped; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 handful fresh dill chopped; sour cream dollop of; 2 teaspoons thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 yellow onion chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
4 beets peeled and chopped
10 baby carrots
4 large carrots
1 apple peeled and chopped- I used gala
1/2 cup mushrooms chopped
1 red pepper chopped
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 handful fresh dill chopped
sour cream dollop of
2 teaspoons thyme
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
pepper

1
Peel and chop the beets and the onion and set aside.
2
Chop the red pepper, mushrooms, apple, and carrots and celery.
3
Add 1 cup of water to a pot, along with butter and olive oil and set to a medium heat.
4
When the water starts to boil, add the vegetables and the apple and set to a medium heat for 20 minutes, checking on it periodically.
5
Add the the rest of the water, thyme, lemon juice, and vinegar.
6
Cover and let cook on a low flame for 30 minutes.
7
Drain some of the water (about 75%) and set aside.
8
Remove some chucks of beets and set aside.
9
Add the remaining contents to a blender, along with the rest of the water.
10
If you find that the soup is too thick, add more water.
11
Pour into a bowl and add the beet chunks, along with

301

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1/2 yellow onion chopped, 1 stalk celery chopped, 4 beets peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Borscht 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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Borscht Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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