Borscht Belaruski

Name: Borscht Belaruski
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Belarusian
Ingredients: 3 medium beets, peeled and grated; 300g beef stew meat, cubed; 2 potatoes, diced; 1 carrot, grated; 1 onion, diced; 200g cabbage, shredded; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1.5 liters beef broth; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar; Fresh dill; Sour cream for serving

Борщ Беларускi (borshch beh-lah-ROOS-kee)

Belarusian Beet Soup

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 276 kcal

The Belarusian version of borscht — a hearty beet and vegetable soup enriched with beef broth, served steaming hot with a crown of sour cream.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 24.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot skillet grater

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: sour cream, fresh dill

Accompaniments: dark rye bread, garlic cloves

Ingredients

3 medium beets, peeled and grated
300g beef stew meat, cubed
2 potatoes, diced
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, diced
200g cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1.5 liters beef broth
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
Fresh dill
Sour cream for serving

Instructions

1
Brown beef cubes in oil, add broth, and simmer 40 minutes until tender.
2
Add potatoes and cook 10 minutes.
3
In a separate pan, saute onion, carrot, and beets with tomato paste.
4
Add the sauteed vegetables and shredded cabbage to the pot.
5
Simmer 15 more minutes, add vinegar to brighten the color.
6
Serve with sour cream and dill.

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Did You Know?

Belarusian borscht is lighter and less tomato-heavy than Ukrainian versions, letting the beet flavor dominate.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
skillet
grater

Garnishing

sour cream, fresh dill

Accompaniments

dark rye bread, garlic cloves

The Story Behind Borscht Belaruski

Every Eastern European nation has its borscht, and Belarus is no exception. The Belarusian version tends to be lighter than its Ukrainian cousin, with more emphasis on the earthy sweetness of beets and a cleaner broth.

On the Calendar: A year-round staple, especially in cold months.

Legacy: Borscht connects Belarus to the broader Slavic culinary family while maintaining its own identity.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed year-round, especially winter 📜 Origins: 16th century

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