Crock Pot Borscht Soup

Warm your soul with this vibrant Crock Pot Borscht Soup, a classic Eastern European dish made effortless with the slow cooker. Packed with earthy beets, hearty potatoes, tender cabbage, and aromatic dill, this recipe bursts with wholesome flavor and comforting texture. A simmering blend of vegetable broth, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness helps the ingredients meld into a beautifully rich and satisfying soup. Perfect for busy days, this hands-off recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep before your crock pot takes over, slowly cooking everything to perfection in 6-8 hours. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill for an authentic touch, paired with crusty rye bread for the ultimate cozy meal. Whether you're looking for a nourishing vegetarian dinner or a way to celebrate your love for global flavors, this Crock Pot Borscht Soup will have you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized (peeled and diced) beets
• 2 medium-sized (peeled and sliced) carrots
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 3 medium-sized (peeled and diced) potatoes
• 2 cups (shredded) cabbage
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, plus extra for garnish) dill
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 cup (for serving, optional) sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the vegetables: peel and dice the beets and potatoes, peel and slice the carrots, dice the onion, and shred the cabbage.

Step 2

In a 6-quart crock pot, add the beets, carrots, onion, potatoes, and cabbage.

Step 3

Pour the vegetable broth over the vegetables to cover them completely.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, white vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 5

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.

Step 6

Fifteen minutes before serving, stir in the chopped dill.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar as desired.

Step 8

Ladle the borscht into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and extra chopped dill, if using.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or rye bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3106.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1925.8

Total Fat 60.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 115mg	0%
Sodium 6755.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.0g	0%
Total Sugars 95.1g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 834.2mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 8370.8mg	0%

*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: 26.7%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 61.4%