Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)

Name: Classic Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 medium beets (peeled and grated); 4 Tbsp olive oil (divided); 8 cups chicken broth (+ 2 cups water); 3 medium yukon potatoes (peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces); 2 carrots (peeled and thinly sliced); 2 celery ribs (trimmed and finely chopped); 1 small red bell pepper (finely chopped, optional); 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 4 Tbsp ketchup or 3 Tbsp tomato sauce; 1 can white cannelini beans with their juice; 2 bay leaves; 2 -3 Tbsp white vinegar (or to taste); 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 large garlic clove (pressed); 3 Tbsp chopped dill

Our family's go-to recipe for Borscht (Red Beet Soup). It's best to have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go which makes this soon super easy and care free. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or real mayo.

⏱ 70 min 🔨 Prep 30min 🔥 Cook 40min 📊 Medium 🍽 10 servings ⭐ 5.0 (830) 👁 9

Instructions

Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables (keeping sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent browning until ready to use then drain).
Heat a large soup pot (5 1/2 Qt or larger) over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add grated beets and sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beets are softened. 
Add 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Add sliced potatoes and sliced carrots then cook for 10-15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
While potatoes are cooking, place a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add chopped onion, celery and bell pepper. Saute stirring occasionally until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add 4 Tbsp Ketchup and stir fry 30 seconds then transfer to the soup pot to continue cooking with the potatoes.
When potatoes and carrots reach desired softness, add 1 can of beans with their juice, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 3 Tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes and add more salt and vinegar to taste.

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Nutrition per serving

Protein8g

Carbs25g

Fat7g

181kcal

8gProtein

25gCarbs

7gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$4450.00

Per Serving
$445.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$8900.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (88% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
beets	3 medium	-
olive oil	4 tbsp	$84.00
chicken broth	8 cups	$134.00
yukon potatoes	3 medium	$53.00
carrots	2	$74.00
celery ribs	2	$102.00
red bell pepper	1 small	$88.00
onion	1 medium	$50.00
ketchup or 3 Tbsp tomato sauce	4 tbsp	$20.00
white cannelini beans with their juice	1 can	$20.00
bay leaves	2	$3557.00
-3 Tbsp white vinegar	2	$63.00
sea salt	1 tsp	$1.00
black pepper	0.25 tsp	$6.00
garlic clove	1 large	$198.00
chopped dill	3 tbsp	-