Kaleenka Borshch (borsch/borscht) Recipe

Name: Kaleenka Borshch (borsch/borscht)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 beets, grated; 3 carrots, grated; 1 potato, cubed; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 cups water; 1 head cabbage, chopped; 12 green pepper, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup tomato juice; ½ cup sour cream, for garnish; dill, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
2 beets, grated
3 carrots, grated
1 potato, cubed
2 tablespoons oil
4 cups water
1 head cabbage, chopped
12 green pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup tomato juice
½ cup sour cream, for garnish
dill, for garnish

1
In a large skillet, brown the onions, beets, carrots, and potato separately in oil, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.
2
In a large pot, bring water to boil.
3
When water is boiling, add the cabbage, green pepper, and celery; the vegetables will cool the water, so bring it back to boil.
4
Then add the browned vegetables from the skillet, salt, and pepper; simmer until the vegetables are soft but not mushy, about 20 minutes, then add the tomato juice.
5
Serve hot, topped with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of dill.
6
If you put the borshch in a crockpot and bring along the garnish, it goes over well at potlucks, too!

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 2 beets, grated, 3 carrots, grated, 1 potato, cubed, and more.

Yes, Kaleenka Borshch (borsch/borscht) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kaleenka Borshch (borsch/borscht)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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