Delicious Polish Beet Soup - My Momma Red Borscht Recipe (2024)

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It seams my Momma recipes are liked by many so today Just because lots of you ask me about my beet soup recipe I decided to put all details on my blog. It is hands down MY FAVORITE SOUP EVER !!! SUPER HEALTHY TOO! I have made that soup in so many ways so it will be good to start from basics. Do you love beets ? you know my answer already…lol I LOVE BEETS! If you are not I so hope you will give a try one more time. There are soo many ways I made my beets but today I will only share my soup recipe that my Momma taught me. Have you ever made soup out of beets ? That is also called RED BORSCHT

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Supplies needed to make a beet soup

  • 1 (1 inch thick) slice bone-in beef shank ( ribs will work too)
  • vegetable flavor bouillon cubes
  • beet root 2 big ones
  • ( around 3 cups )4 quartz of water
  • 1 cup of sliced or grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup of thin chopped celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup of white vinegar ( could also use apple cider vinegar)
  • salt and paper to your taste
  • 3 big potatoes sour cream or heavy cream
  • 1/4 chopped dill and for garnish
  • There are different ways to prepare the beets for this Polish beet soup:

    Polish RED Borsch variations

    Borsch may include meat but it can be alsovegan/vegetarian. And it’s served either hot or cold with a spoon of sour cream that we call SMETANA

    Other versions of this soup usually include more vegetables, such as onions, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and tomatoes But this Polish version is usually eaten with boiled potatoes, where you separately cook the potatoes and slice them, and then put them at the bottom of your soup bowl, pouring the soup over them.

    How to make My Momma beet soup

    • Start to boil 4 quartz of water with bone in shank of beef or ribs. (if you like to make a meatless soup it is ok too)
    • Peel your beet roots and boil as whole together with meat until tender not too soft. Time of cooking beats depends on your root size.
    • Remove your semi soft beets from water let them cool and Grate them
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    • add your grated carrots, celery , bay leave, salt and paper
    • return shredded beets to your pot
    • 2 cubes of vegetable bouillon
    • add peeled potatoes cut into small cubes and cook till they are soft ( optional add them cooked right before serving soup)
    • add vinegar and just boil water

    NOTE – You can replace vinegar with pickled beets juice

    Cook for 2O min and soup is done

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    How to get that vibrant red color?

    Polish soups are usuallychunky,so pieces of cooked vegetables are always enjoyed in the soups, except for some modern Polish recipes where vegetables are actually blended and pureed. But a Polish soup is always chunky and so is this beet soup

    • To avoid getting a pale borsch soup. Cooking the beets in water or stock for long may result in a brown soup, and since a good borsch needs to be red just add a little bit of sugar and lemon juice at the end of the cooking process and mix everything with a spoon.
    • Or, addwhite vinegarto the beets at the end of the cooking process and that should help preserve the vibrant red color.
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    Red Borscht

    As I mentioned before you can mix heavy cream into your bowl just to soften a taste a bit of teaspoon of sour cream

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    FAQs

    What is the difference between Polish and Ukrainian borscht? ›

    Poland has their own Borscht version. It is kind of similar, to how Ukraine adapted the Polish traditional kapusniak soup, Poland adapted Barszcz. The big difference between Ukrainian borscht and Polish borscht is that the Polish version is usually clear, meatless, and made with both pickled and fresh beets.

    What is the difference between borscht and beet soup? ›

    The Polish word barszcz means borscht, but this soup is slightly different. Whereas traditional borscht is an opaque purple and commonly includes meat, tomatoes, and cabbage, barszcz is more of a basic beet broth that is somewhat translucent, whether red or white in color.

    Is borscht Russian or Polish? ›

    A traditional dish of the Eastern Slavs, it is a common first course in Ukrainian cuisine.” Admittedly, the wider, non-Slavic world views borsch as Russian, while Poles know it only as beloved Polish barszcz. This is also problematic since at least half of Ukraine was occupied by Poland for several centuries.

    What does borscht mean in Polish? ›

    #polish cuisine. Author: Culture.pl. Borsht, or barszcz in Polish, is an umbrella term for several soups based on sour broth.

    How healthy is borscht? ›

    How healthy is borscht? This healthy borscht soup is packed with nutrients from the potatoes and beets. Potatoes are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamin C, while beets are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, like folate and potassium.

    Which soup is considered the most traditional in Ukraine? ›

    Traditional Ukrainian dishes often experience a complex heating process – "at first they are fried or boiled, and then stewed or baked. This is the most distinctive feature of Ukrainian cuisine". The national dish of Ukraine is red borscht, a well-known beet soup, of which many varieties exist.

    Should I peel beets for soup? ›

    Sometimes beets are peeled before cooking. They may also be scrubbed and cooked until tender with their skins on; the skins slip off fairly easily after cooling. (Some people are happy to leave the skins on; they are fine to eat.) You can also pickle cooked beets.

    Is Red borscht good for you? ›

    This soup from Eastern Europe is rich in essential nutrients that provide numerous benefits. Additionally, it's a low-calorie option that can be easily adapted to fit various dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Is borscht healthy for you? Rest assured, it certainly is.

    What do you eat with borscht? ›

    You can serve borscht with sides like Pumpernickel or rye bread, garlic toast, meat, salads, dairy, pickled foods, pierogi, grains, potato pancakes, mashed potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs seasoned with paprika or dill, gluten-free options, and accompany it with fermented Slavic beverages and Santa Carolina ...

    Why do Jews eat borscht? ›

    Beet borscht – often with a boiled potato on the side – was a way to serve a delicious meal at Passover time with only limited ingredients. Beet borscht is also a quintessential food for the holiday of Shavuot, seven weeks after Passover.

    What do Russians eat with borscht? ›

    Borscht is a popular soup in Russia and many Russians do indeed love it. It is made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables, and often served with sour cream and bread.

    What country invented borscht? ›

    borscht, beet soup of the Slavic countries. Although borscht is important in Russian and Polish cuisines, Ukraine is frequently cited as its place of origin.

    Do you eat borscht hot or cold? ›

    Borscht can be hot or cold, meaty or light, dairy-laden or broth-based, depending on your mood. According to Bonnie Frumkin Morales, chef and owner of Kachka in Portland, Oregon, the biggest benefit of making borscht at home is that “it's very malleable and riffable.

    What does Boro mean in Polish? ›

    Polish: from the personal name Boro, a pet form of Polish compound names, such as Borosław, Czcibor, Dalebor etc., based on the Slavic element bor 'to fight' (see Boron ).

    Why is Borsch red? ›

    Red Borscht is a classic soup that originated in Ukraine. It is made with beets, which give it a vibrant red color and a sweet and earthy flavor. The soup also contains other vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and onions, and sometimes meat, such as pork sausage or beef.

    Is Ukrainian and Polish the same thing? ›

    Grammatically and morphologically Ukrainian is closer to Russian: they both have common East Slavic features. However, lexically Ukrainian is closer to Polish and Slovak. Many people say that this is because of big amount of borrowed West Slavic words. However number of borrowings from Polish is usually overestimated.

    Are there different types of borscht? ›

    This Ukraine's rich cultural heritage is reflected in the different versions, such as white borscht vs red borscht, which are popular in different regions. In this article, we shall explore the differences between two popular types of borscht: white borscht and red borscht.

    What is Ukrainian borscht? ›

    Although borscht is important in Russian and Polish cuisines, Ukraine is frequently cited as its place of origin. Its name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word for the cow parsnip, or common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), or from a fermented beverage derived from that plant.

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