Homemade Borsch: A Rich-Tasting Soup Packed With Nutrition

Ah...homemade borsch. There's nothing quite like a bowl of rich borsch soup. Packed full of goodness, borsch contains a variety of vegetables and a combo of delicious flavors.

Made well, borsch is sublime. A bit of care and the right ingredients can produce a fabulous-tasting soup. Making borsch isn't difficult, once you have all the ingredients on hand.

This page includes a recipe for borsch and pointers on how to make this soup.

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups chopped onions.

Brown onions in butter in large fry pan or pot, then add:

• 6 cups of canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 8 cups finely grated cabbage
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped

Cook at a moderate heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. While this is cooking:

• 12 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Bring to a boil, then add:

• 8 medium potatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced beets

Return to a soft boil. Add:

• 2 cups tomato juice

Simmer until potatoes are cooked. Remove potatoes and mash with 1/2 cup whipping cream. Add first mixture, along with the potatoes. Add finely chopped green onions and fresh dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

This recipe makes a generous amount of borsch, which can be frozen for future meals.

Borsch Variations

1. For extra flavor, add 2 cans of beef broth.
2. For a spicy-tasting borsch, add a couple tbsp. of mild to medium salsa.
3. A neat trick for a creamy flavor is to cook potatoes separately and mash with cream prior to adding to other ingredients.