Red Borscht Recipe

Name: Red Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 3 medium beets (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped; 8 ounces red cabbage, chopped (about 2 cups); 6 cups water; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 carrots, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
3 medium beets (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
8 ounces red cabbage, chopped (about 2 cups)
6 cups water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh dill, for garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over moderate heat.
2
Add the carrots and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the tomato paste.
4
Cook, stirring constantly, until the paste is fragrant and turns a shade or two darker, about 1 minute.
5
Add the caraway seeds and stir everything together.
6
Add the beets, cabbage and water.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
8
Season to taste with the vinegar, salt and pepper.
9
Ladle the soup into warm bowls.
10
Garnish with the chopped dill and serve immediately.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 3 carrots, chopped, 1 small red onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Red Borscht falls under the General 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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Red Borscht

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