Slow Cooker Borscht

Warm up your kitchen with the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Borscht, a hearty and comforting Eastern European soup that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with earthy beets, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and crunchy cabbage, this slow-cooked version of the classic dish allows the flavors to meld together effortlessly over hours of gentle simmering. Infused with garlic, a hint of white vinegar for brightness, and a touch of dill for freshness, this recipe is both simple and soul-satisfying. Perfect for a make-ahead meal, Slow Cooker Borscht is an easy, hands-off way to enjoy a warming bowl of goodness on busy weeknights. Serve it hot, topped with a generous dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread for the ultimate cozy experience. Family-friendly, plant-based, and deeply flavorful, this borscht is a must-try for soup lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Beets
• 0.5 head (small) Cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
• 0.5 cup (for serving) Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Peel and shred the beets using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.

Step 2

Chop the cabbage into thin shreds and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 5

In a large slow cooker, add the shredded beets, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable stock and stir in the tomato paste, white vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the borscht into bowls and garnish with fresh dill.

Step 10

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3026.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1711.7

Total Fat 37.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 57.5mg	0%
Sodium 6672.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 85.3g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 694.1mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 8456.0mg	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: 18.8%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 68.3%