Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

Name: Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage; 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded; 3 carrots, peeled and shredded; 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded; 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 3 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste; 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

⏱️ Ready in 1h 5m 🥄 Prep 25 min 🔥 Cook 40 min 👥 10 servings 👁️ 3 views

My friend's mother from Ukraine taught me this recipe for the classic beet soup. It's as authentic as it gets. It can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 40 min

Serves 10

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 10

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.8g 18%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 626mg 27%

Total Carbohydrate 24.4g 9%

Dietary Fiber 4.8g 17%

Total Sugars 8g

Protein 10.1g 20%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Crumble the sausage (if using) into a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook and stir until no longer pink.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

Fill a large pot halfway with water(about 2 quarts), and bring to a boil.

Add the sausage, and cover the pot.

Return to a boil.

Add the beets, and cook until they have lost their color.

Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Add the cabbage, and the can of diced tomatoes.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion, and cook until tender.