Ukranian Peasant Borscht

Experience the heartwarming flavors of Ukrainian Peasant Borscht, a traditional beet soup that showcases the simplicity and richness of rustic cooking. This vibrant dish combines earthy beets, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and tangy tomato paste with the subtle aromatics of garlic, dill, and bay leaves, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. The shredded cabbage adds a satisfying crunch, while a dollop of creamy sour cream and freshly baked bread create the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, this borscht recipe is as nourishing as it is flavorful, making it a go-to comfort food for cozy family meals. Keywords: Ukrainian borscht, traditional beet soup, hearty vegetable borscht, rustic comfort food, homemade borscht recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 0.5 head cabbage
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 0.25 cup dill
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 1 loaf bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the beets, carrots, and potatoes. Finely dice the onion and shred the cabbage.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the grated beets and carrots to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the tomato paste to the center. Let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes before mixing with the vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the grated potatoes, shredded cabbage, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and chopped dill during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir to incorporate.

Step 8

Taste the borscht and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and additional dill if desired.

Step 10

Serve with slices of rustic bread on the side, if preferred. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3512.8 grams (3512.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1504

Total Fat 52.60g	67%
Saturated Fat 16.30g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.00g
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 8368mg	364%
Total Carbohydrate 236.60g	86%
Dietary Fiber 38.70g	138%
Total Sugars 65.70g
Protein 37.60g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 588mg	45%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 6644mg	141%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 60.3%