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Borscht

Vibrant Eastern European beetroot soup — earthy, sweet and tangy, served with soured cream.

5 June 2026
Borscht

Ingredients

  • 500g raw beetroot, peeled and grated
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 400g white cabbage, shredded
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1.2 litres vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Soured cream and fresh dill to serve

Method

  1. Soften onion and garlic in oil 5 min.
  2. Add beetroot, carrot, cabbage, tomatoes and stock.
  3. Simmer 30 min until all veg is tender.
  4. Add vinegar and sugar; balance sweet and sour to taste.
  5. Serve with soured cream and dill.