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Two bowls of vibrant beet borscht served with generous dollops of sour cream and sprinkled with fresh dill, set on a rustic wooden table beside a spoon and extra herbs.

Borscht Soup (Classic Beet Soup with Meat)

Borscht soup recipe is a hearty beet soup with a rich ruby color, earthy flavor, and a bright finish. It cooks slowly, which gives it a steady, developed depth that holds up well in every bowl. It works well for dinner and keeps nicely for leftovers, making it a practical, everyday soup.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: European
Servings: 4
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces pork sausage
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • 2 medium red beets peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and beets. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Add the cabbage, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour until the beets and cabbage are very tender.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the sugar and fresh dill. Continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream.

Notes

  • Cut the beets evenly, so they cook at the same rate.
  • Fresh dill adds brightness and should not be skipped.
  • The soup tastes even better after resting, as the flavors deepen.
  • Add a splash of water while reheating if it thickens too much.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4424IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg
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