Ukrainian Chilled Clear Borsch Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Chilled Clear Borsch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. soup meat with bone; 8 cups cold water; 1 tsp. salt; 2 md. beets, diced; 1 md. onion, chopped; 1 sm. stalk celery, diced; 1/2 sm. carrot, diced; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup tomato juice; Chopped parsley, to taste; 1/4 cup lemon juice (more; less to taste); 1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp. sugar, to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. soup meat with bone
8 cups cold water
1 tsp. salt
2 md. beets, diced
1 md. onion, chopped
1 sm. stalk celery, diced
1/2 sm. carrot, diced
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup tomato juice
Chopped parsley, to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice (more
less to taste)
1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. sugar, to taste (optional)

1
Cover the meat with the water, add the salt, bring slowly to a boil, and skim.
2
Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
3
Add the vegetables and continue simmering for another hour.
4
Pour in the tomato juice.
5
Use enough lemon juice to get the desired tartness.
6
The garlic may or may not be added.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
If time permits, let the borsch stand for a while to blend the flavors.
10
Strain through a sieve.
11
Serve the clear borsch hot or cold.
12
For a cold borsch, chill it thoroughly and remove all the fat.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. soup meat with bone, 8 cups cold water, 1 tsp. salt, 2 md. beets, diced, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Chilled Clear Borsch 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ukrainian Chilled Clear Borsch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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