Traditional Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

7.5

Difficulty

9.5

Presentation

9.2

Nutrition

9.0

Value

9.2

Instructions

9.5

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 90 min

Step 1 60 min
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6 15 min
Step 7
Step 8

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Broth & Meat

1.5 lbs beef chuck or pork ribs (with bone for rich flavor)
10 cups water

Vegetables

3 medium beets (peeled and julienned or grated)
3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
1 large carrot (grated)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)

Aromatics & Seasoning

2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar (to preserve color)
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Garnish

1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
sour cream (for serving)

Equipment

Large soup pot At least 6-quart capacity
Skillet For sautéing vegetables
Box grater For grating beets and carrots

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine the beef and water. Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes until the meat is tender.
60 min
2

Remove the meat, shred it from the bone, and return it to the broth. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
3

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onions and grated carrots until soft.
4

Add the grated beets and tomato paste to the skillet along with lemon juice or vinegar. Sauté for about 10 minutes.
5

Add the shredded cabbage and the beet mixture from the skillet into the main soup pot.
6

Simmer everything together for 15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
15 min
7

Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for 15 minutes before serving.
8

Serve hot garnished with fresh chopped dill and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories 310

Protein 18g

Carbs 24g

Fat 16g

Fiber 5g

Sugar 8g

Sodium 580g

Serving Size 1 bowl

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An iconic, deeply comforting, and nutrient-rich soup bursting with rich traditional flavors.

Pros

Deeply flavorful
Packed with vegetables
Even better the next day

Cons

Takes time to prep and simmer

Overview

The ultimate Ukrainian Borscht recipe featuring tender beets, savory meat broth, and vibrant seasonings.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Ukrainian Borscht, combining a rich meat broth with sweet beets, cabbage, and aromatic vegetables.

Tips

Borscht tastes even better on the second day after the flavors have fully melded together
Do not let the soup boil aggressively after adding the beets to maintain their bright color
Serve alongside traditional garlic pampushky (yeast buns) for the ultimate experience