Borscht Recipe

This borscht recipe is a hearty and comforting beet soup packed with vegetables, rich flavor, and vibrant color. Made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and sausage, this traditional-style soup is perfect for cold days and family dinners. Served with sour cream and fresh dill, it delivers a delicious balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Explore more delicious recipes like Borscht Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork sausage
• 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can tomato paste
• 8 3/4 cups water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Directions

• Crumble the pork sausage into a skillet and cook over medium heat until browned.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
• Add the cooked sausage to the pot.
• Stir in the shredded beets and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the carrots and potatoes and cook until the potatoes begin to soften.
• Add the shredded cabbage and diced tomatoes to the soup.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook the chopped onion until tender.
• Stir the tomato paste and a small amount of water into the onions until smooth.
• Transfer the onion mixture into the soup pot.
• Add minced garlic and let the soup simmer for several minutes.
• Stir in sugar and season with salt and black pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sour cream and fresh dill or parsley before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Yield: 10 servings