Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

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

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
Gather all ingredients.
Step 5
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 6
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 7
Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill. Enjoy!

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

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