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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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Ukrainian Borscht

Kyiv Borscht

Wash beef brisket under cold running water and place into a deep pot. Add 7 cups of hot water and 2 cups of beet brew. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to low and skim off any foam that appears on top. Cover with a lid and keep Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 1 year ago
Soup - Vegetable Borscht - Spring Borscht For Camping
Vegetable Borscht

Spring Borscht for Camping

First, bring water in a pot to a boil, remove from heat and cover the pot with a lid. Heat butter in another pot, add cubed beetroots along with chopped beetroot greens, onions, carrots, celerty and parsley root, parsnip, baby potatoes, green onions, nettles, orache, tender elder leaves, soaked dandelion Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Soup - Borscht with meatballs - Diet Siberian Borscht
Borscht with meatballs

Diet Siberian Borscht

All the goodies packed in one borscht! Beans, golden-fried onions and carrots, potatoes, spinach… Add beetroot infusion and meatballs and you have a masterpiece for borscht. First, wash the beans under running water and place them in a bowl. Cover with water and let them soak for 5-8 hours. Boil Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Soup - Borscht with bone-based broth - Borscht With Sauerkraut Brew
Borscht with bone-based broth

Borscht with Sauerkraut Brew

As authentic as it gets! This borscht recipe has been known for centuries, as Ukrainians are known for making their own fermented cabbage (a.k.a. sauerkraut) for winter. This is a perfect opportunity to make the same borscht that our forefathers were making for centuries. Wash beef bones under running water Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Borscht with bone-based broth

Siberian Borscht with Beans

Classic Ukrainian beetroot borscht with beans. Bone-based broth, aromatic root vegetables and cabbage – this is a recipe for success and a great way to hit it off with Ukrainian cuisine. Wash beef bones under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Sides for Borscht

Meatballs

Roughly chop lean beef. Grind the meat in food processor. Do it another time, this time along with bacon. Cut the onion into small cubes and cook on a skillet with a bit of butter until onion turns translucent. Soak a piece of white bread in milk. Then wring it Read more…

By Victoriia 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
Soup - Green Borscht - Carpathian Green Borscht
Green Borscht

Carpathian Green Borscht

An interesting twist on a classic green borscht! Smoked ham based broth adds this hearty smokey flavor nobody can resist. Place smoked ham into a pot, quickly bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth is done. Take the meat out and Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Soup - Green Borscht - Green Borscht With Pork Ribs
Green Borscht

Green Borscht with Pork Ribs

This classic green borscht recipe is very popular in Ukraine, where pork is the most widespread choice of meat. Hearty, thick and flavorful, this borscht is the ideal soup for cold winder days. Cut pork ribs, place into a pot, add cold water, cover with a lid and quickly bring Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Soup - Green Borscht - Green Borscht With Canned Kale And Spinach
Green Borscht

Green Borscht with Canned Kale and Spinach

Want to make classic green borscht but can’t find fresh spinach and kale greens? No problem! This is a variation of green borscht recipe calls for canned spinach and kale greens so you can make this healthy green soup any time of the year. You can use beef bones or Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago

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