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Borscht
If using meat, simmer in water 45 minutes. Soften onion, carrot and beet in oil, add tomato.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Borscht take?
1 hr 35 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Beef → Nothing, plus white beans. Still borscht.
Any tips from this recipe?
A teaspoon of sugar balances mean vinegar. Do not make it candy. Meatless borscht with beans is a fasting pot.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.