Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

Borscht is a hearty beet soup with cabbage, potatoes, and garlic that's popular in Eastern Europe. This Ukrainian recipe includes pork for a delicious, comforting meal.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
• 0.5 cup sour cream, for topping
• 0.5 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 8.75 cups water, divided, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crumble sausage into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 2

Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Add garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add sausage to pot, cover pot, and return to a boil. Add beets and simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in cabbage and tomatoes.

Step 5

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended; transfer to the pot.

Step 6

Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill.