Mushroom 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.
Sort through fresh porcini mushrooms, clean them well and wash under running water. Soak in slightly salted water for 2-3 hours. Leave small mushrooms whole, cut bigger ones into pieces. Cook mushrooms in salted water with peppercorns and bay leaves for 40 minutes. Take mushrooms out of the broth and Read more…
This is a very peculiar vegetarian borscht recipe. Rich mushroom aroma and olives make this borscht outstanding and raisins add a new kick to the overall flavor of this vitamins packed and yummy soup. Wash mushrooms under cold running water, place them in a pot, add one peeled yellow onion Read more…
This would be a basic borscht with mushrooms recipe if it didn’t call for using baked beetroot. Baking beetroot first adds sweet and rich flavor to this borscht, making it the best comfort food for winter. To start, wash dry porcini mushrooms under cold running water, place them into a Read more…
This borscht takes its roots from northern parts of Ukraine, where beech mushrooms are abundant. They give this borscht a distinctive flavor, which cannot be otherwise achieved by using regular white mushrooms. First, wash one beetroot thoroughly and place it in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil Read more…
This borscht is very filling and nutritious despite being strictly vegetarian. Beans are a great source of protein and mushrooms add an awesome flavor! To start, place your beans in a deep bowl and cover with a glass of water. Leave them soaked for 5-8 hours. Boil them in the Read more…
This borscht recipe is very peculiar. It calls for the use of white mushrooms and sauerkraut, a classic combination if Northern Ukrainian cuisine. Hearty, flavorful and very comforting thick soup for long winter evenings. To start, thoroughly wash dried porcini mushrooms and place them into a pot. Cover with 8 Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under cold running water, place into a pot and cover with water. Add halved onion and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 hours on low heat. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth is done. Strain the broth and save it. Wash the mushrooms again Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under cold running water and place into a pot. Add 1 onion cut in halves, roughly chopped parsley root and parsnip root, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. When it start to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 ½ Read more…
A quick flavorful borscht for when you are in a hurry or just don’t want to cook a lot. Mushrooms and beans are one of the most delicious combination for a meat-free borscht. Pour mushroom broth into a pot. Cut bacon into pieces and cook in a skillet on a Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under warm running water, place them into a pot, add halved onion and cold water. Bring to a boil and cook on low heat for 2 ½ hours. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth is done. Strain the broth, take the mushrooms out and chop Read more…