Borscht
בורשט
Eastern EuropeAshkenaziEveryday Pareve 65 min 6 servings Easy
A bright beet soup common in Eastern European Jewish kitchens, served hot or cold and often finished with dill; dairy garnish is optional.
Ingredients
- •6 medium beets, peeled and diced
- •1 onion, chopped
- •1 carrot, chopped
- •6 cups vegetable broth or water
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Place the beets, onion, carrot, and broth in a soup pot and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are very tender.
- 3
Blend partially or fully, depending on whether you prefer a chunky or smooth soup.
- 4
Season with lemon juice, sugar, salt, and dill, balancing sweet and sour to taste.
- 5
Serve warm or chill thoroughly and serve cold.
Kosher notes
The soup is pareve as written; garnish with sour cream only for a dairy meal.
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