Authentic Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
• 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 8.75 cups water, divided, or as needed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup sour cream, for topping
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the borscht recipe.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the sausage and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Fill a large pot with approximately 8 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Add the cooked sausage to the boiling water, cover, and return to a boil. Introduce the beets and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the carrots and potatoes. Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes more. Stir in the shredded cabbage and diced tomatoes.
5. In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Incorporate tomato paste and the remaining 3/4 cup of water, stirring until well combined. Transfer this mixture to the main pot with the soup.
6. Add minced garlic to the soup, cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Allow the soup to sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the borscht hot in bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill. Enjoy this authentic Ukrainian delight!

Nutrition

• Calories: 257 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 626 mg
• Protein Content: 10 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g