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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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Soup - Green Borscht - Green Borscht With Clarified Stock
Green Borscht

Green Borscht with Clarified Stock

If you strive to cook borscht (or any soup) with very clear stock, use the stock clarification method from this recipe. This technique not only ensures that you will get a crystal clear broth, but will help you make your borscht even tastier! Place beef bones in a pot and 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 - Green Borscht - Southern Green Borscht
Green Borscht

Southern Green Borscht

Wash brisket under running water and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and quickly bring to a boil. Remove any foam that might appear on the surface, turn the heat down to low and let the broth simmer for 2-3 hours. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth 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

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

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 - Vegetable Borscht - Bulgarian Vegetarian Borscht
Vegetable Borscht

Bulgarian Vegetarian Borscht

Easy no meat Bulgarian borscht. It’s flavorful and light, full of vitamins and minerals. The twist? It is served with cheese! Start by washing your beetroot thoroughly. Place it in the deep pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium high heat for 1 1/2 hours Read more…

By Victoriia 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 - Borscht without beets - Cold Borscht With Sorrel
Borscht without beets

Cold Borscht with Sorrel

This is a great recipe for summer! Bone based broth, tart sorrel notes and creamy buttermilk – what could be better on a hot summer day? Wash beef bones under cold running water and place into a pot. Cover with water and slowly bring to a boil. When it starts Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago
Soup - Green Borscht - French Green Borscht
Green Borscht

French Green Borscht

Pork, sorrel, potatoes and root vegetables – simple and clean this classic green borscht is easy to make but very delicious. Wash bone-in pork under cold running water and place into a pot. Add water, cover with a lid and quickly bring to a boil. Remove any foam that might Read more…

By Victoriia Revenko, 4 years ago

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