Description
Ukrainian borscht soup is a vegan beet soup made with red beets and vegetables. It's nutritious, flavorful, delicious, easy to make, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups purple cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or beef broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, add beets, purple cabbage, carrots, onion, diced tomatoes, and broth. Mix well and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes.
- Cover the lid and simmer over low heat until the beets are tender, about 30- 35 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired.
Instant Pot instructions:
- Add beets, purple cabbage, carrots, onion, diced tomatoes, and broth into the instant pot and mix well to combine.
- Seal the lid and turn the steam release knob to SEAL position. Pressure cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Once the time is up, quick release the remaining pressure by turning the steam release valve to the venting position.
- Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
How to store: Keep leftover Ukrainian borscht soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. If possible, it’s best to keep this colorful soup in glass containers instead of reusable plastic ones to prevent the container from getting stained red.
How to freeze: You can freeze borscht soup for up to 3 months. When freezing, be sure to leave a bit of extra space in the container(s) for the beet soup to expand.
How to reheat: If reheating from frozen, it’s best to thaw borsch overnight in the fridge before reheating. Otherwise, reheat on the stove over low heat in a covered pan until warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ukrainian