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    • Borscht with meatballsBorscht recipes with meat added in the form of meatballs. This borscht variety is especially loved by kids. Meatballs can be added to any borscht – green or classic red with beets.
    • Borscht with bone-based brothThese recipes start with beef bones as a base. Slow cooking beef bones makes the broth very thick, flavorful and savory. Fresh green cabbage, potatoes or beans, carrots, onions and of course beets add a variety of flavors to the most popular beetroot soup in the world.
    • Cold BorschtCold borscht is also known as Summer borscht or Chilled borscht. Cold borscht is very popular in summer months – it’s refreshing, has a kick of lemon and dill and is often served with boiled eggs and sour cream.
    • Poultry BorschtDuck, chicken, turkey and goose are used in poultry borscht recipes. Lighter than beef or pork soups, poultry borscht is packed with vitamins and flavors of various fresh vegetables and greens.
    • Mushroom BorschtMushroom borscht is very popular in Western regions of modern Ukraine and Carpathian mountains. Mushrooms add some forest aroma and, if used in vegetarian borscht recipes, provide that hearty and thick flavor without using meat.
    • Vegetable BorschtVegetarian borscht is not less flavorful, warm, hearty and filling than a meat borscht. Packed with the earthy notes of beets, fresh cabbage, root vegetables and sometimes mushrooms, vegetable borscht is a perfect alternative to a pork of beef soup.
    • Borscht without beetsIs borscht without beetroot still a borscht? You bet! Flavorful and authentic Ukrainian borscht recipes that happen to have no beets but otherwise boast full flavor and amazing taste
    • Ukrainian BorschtHistorically correct and authentic Ukrainian borscht recipes some of which date back to 13th century. Some recipes call for beetroot brew, bread kvass, sauerkraut or fermented beets. As authentic as it gets!
    • Green BorschtGreen borscht is also known as White Borscht or Sorrel Soup. Spinach, collard greens and mustard greens are also widely used. Green borscht is light, loaded with vitamins, greens and bright flavors. This spring season soup can be meaty or vegetarian.
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Oleksii Revenko

Pickle Soups

Dill Pickle Soup

Light, flavorful and easy to make soup. Dill pickles add a nice tartness and barley adds great body. This is a great recipe for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Wash chicken breast under running water and place it in a pot. Quickly bring to a boil, remove any Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 2 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Cabbage brew (kwas)

Cut fresh cabbage into long strips or into squares. Place into a deep bowl. Add shredded carrots, bay leaves, whole allspice and mix well. Mix water and salt together to create salt solution. Transfer your cabbage mix into a glass or ceramix jar or bowl and add your salt solution. Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 3 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Raw Rye Brew

Bring water to a boil. Mix water with one part of rye flour, mixing well. Make a thick dough (aim for sour cream thickness) and leave this dough for 24 hours in dark warm place. In a separate bowl mix yeast, warm water and rye flour that’s left. Mix well Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Homemade Cranberry Juice

Look over your cranberries and toss any bad ones. Wash them thoroughly. Splash with boiling hot water and then wash under running cold water again. Mash the berries with a spoon, add a cup of water and mix. Sift through cheesecloth. Place the pupl and leftovers in a bowl, add Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Ukrainian Dinner rolls (pampushki)

Heat the water a little, add in the yeast and a quarter of the flour, mix well, cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise for about 40 minutes. After the pre-dough has increased in size 2-3 times, add the remaining flour and oil and mix well with your Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Ukrainian Boiled Potatoes

Peel whole potatoes and place into salted boiling water. Add peeled yellow onion, 1 bay leaf and boil for 10-15 minutes. When potatoes are done, pour the water and take onion and bay leaves out. Dry potatoes a little. To do so, simply leave them in the pot with no Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Tzatziki Sauce

Peel the cucumber and shred it. Leave for 20 minutes and then wring out all the liquid. Peel and chop garlic and dill. Mix grated cucumber, garlic, dill, juice of ¼ lemon and salt in a bowl. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour. You will Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Sauerkraut (a.k.a. Fermented cabbage)

Finely chop fresh green cabbage and shred a carrot. Transfer into a big bowl, add bayleaf and peppercorns, mix well. Mix water, sugar and salt until dissolved. Take a glass jar or deep clay pot and pack the cabbage mix in hard, add water with salt and sugar. Cover with Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Mushroom toasts

Cut white bread or baguette into slices ½ inch thick. Toast them on one side in the pan with butter. Chop onion nicely and fry on the skillet with butter until onion turns translucent. Add chopped mushrooms and cook on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes. Then add salt and Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Marinated Beets

Wash the beetroot thoroughly, place in a pot, cover with water, add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and cook for 1- 1 ½ hours. Then, take the beetroot out, cool it down and peel. You can cut it any way you want – cube it, cut into circles or strips. Read more…

By Oleksii Revenko, 4 years ago

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