For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth. Feel free to adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to suit your taste. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley for added flavor and visual appeal. For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor or blender to puree a portion of the soup before chilling.
Cold Russian Borscht
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS54
A vibrant and refreshing chilled soup, perfect for hot summer days. This Cold Russian Borscht is a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors, featuring earthy beets and a cooling cucumber garnish.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium306 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare the Beets: Leave the skins on the beets. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 40 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View Cool and Prepare the Beet Mixture: Drain the beets, reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Strain the liquid into a large saucepan. Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and grate coarsely. Add the grated beets to the reserved beet liquid. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Combine and Simmer: Add the beef broth, chopped onion, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. (25 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Chill and Serve: Remove the borscht from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled. (60 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Garnish and Enjoy: Ladle the chilled borscht into bowls. Top each serving with the diced cucumber and a generous dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.
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Anastasia Osinski
Apr 10, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The borscht was so refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the cucumber and sour cream.
Janae Runolfsson
Dec 7, 2024The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The borscht turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.
Myrtie Runolfsdottir
Nov 21, 2024I've made this borscht several times, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and perfect for a hot day. I sometimes add a splash of lemon juice for extra tang.