Winter Borscht Recipe

Name: Winter Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beets, trimmed and scrubbed (do not peel); 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole allspice berries; 1 tablespoon sugar, more to taste; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; Salt; Mushroom and onion dumplings (vushka) (optional, see recipe); Chopped dill, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 pounds beets, trimmed and scrubbed (do not peel)
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
5 whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon sugar, more to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Salt
Mushroom and onion dumplings (vushka) (optional, see recipe)
Chopped dill, for garnish

1
Coarsely chop beets, preferably in a food processor.
2
In a medium pot, combine beets, 4 cups water and vinegar; bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until beets are soft, about 45 minutes.
4
Strain and set juice aside.
5
(Beets can be used for another purpose, like salad.)
6
Meanwhile, in a deep pot, combine carrot, celery, onion, stock, bay leaves and allspice; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
8
Strain and discard aromatics and vegetables.
9
Combine strained stock and beet juice and simmer 5 minutes.
10
Add sugar, garlic and black pepper.
11
Season to taste with sugar and salt.
12
Serve with dumplings, if desired, and sprinkle with dill.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beets, trimmed and scrubbed (do not peel), 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Winter Borscht falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Winter Borscht

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Variations & substitutions

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