Simple Ukrainian borscht
Beet soup with potatoes and other vegetables, finished with sour cream. Serves 4; estimated hands-on preparation time: 15 minutes.
This simple version combines beetroot, potatoes and other vegetables in beef broth. The preparation time and 4 servings are practical estimates.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Milk and milk products
Sour cream
Ingredients without verified allergen data 7
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Beetroot, Carrot, Potato, Celery, Red onion, Garlic, Beef stock.
Method
- 01
Cook the beetroot
Boil the beetroot whole in water for about 15 minutes. Drain it, peel it when it is cool enough to handle, and cut it into pieces.
Ready to continue when: The beetroot is tender and can be peeled and cut into pieces.
15 min - 02
Cook the vegetables in the broth
Bring the beef broth to a boil. Add the prepared carrot, potato, celery, red onion and garlic, and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The potato is soft and the other vegetables are cooked.
20 min - 03
Blend the soup
Add the cooked beetroot and blend the soup until smooth.
Ready to continue when: The soup has an even colour and a smooth texture.
- 04
Serve
Divide the soup among bowls and spoon the sour cream on top.
Ready to continue when: Each serving has sour cream on top.
Ingredients
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