Lisa's Borscht

Warm up with the comforting and vibrant flavors of Lisa's Borscht—a classic beet soup with a fresh, modern twist! This hearty Ukrainian-inspired recipe combines earthy beets, tender potatoes, crisp cabbage, and aromatic dill in a rich vegetable broth infused with a touch of tangy white vinegar. Sautéed aromatics like garlic and onion build layers of savory depth, while a dollop of creamy sour cream adds a luxurious finish to every bowl. Perfect for cold-weather meals or when you're craving a nourishing dish, Lisa's Borscht is a one-pot wonder that's both healthy and satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread or rye for a wholesome dinner experience that celebrates bold, natural flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Beets
• 1 small head Cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 8 cups Vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dill
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower oil
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons (optional) Fresh dill for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the beets, carrots, potatoes, and onion. Finely shred the beets and carrots, and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Thinly slice the cabbage. Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the shredded beets and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cubed potatoes, sliced cabbage, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.

Step 5

Stir in the white vinegar and fresh dill (reserve some dill for garnish if desired). Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sugar as needed.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the borscht into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill, if using.

Step 7

Serve warm with crusty bread or rye bread on the side for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3849.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2370.1

Total Fat 70.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 57.5mg	0%
Sodium 10204.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.6g	0%
Total Sugars 100.6g
Protein 73.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 867.2mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 10585.7mg	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: 25.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 62.9%