linda’s vegan ukranian borscht

Name: Linda’s Vegan Ukranian Borscht
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 8 to 10 beets, peeled & either cubed or matchsticks; 3 stalk(s) celery, cut in chunks; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced thick; 1 large onion, cut into 1/8ths; 1 medium turnip, peeled & cubed; 3-4 cup(s) cabbage, sliced and cut up; 2 medium russet potatoes, cubed; 2 bay leafs; 5 sprig(s) fresh parsley, minced (if using dry, 1 tsp); 1 teaspoon(s) each salt & pepper; 3 quart(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar-optional see notes

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Linda Kauppinen

Greenwood, FL

Updated on Aug 13, 2023

I have my grandmother’s recipe for Borscht from the Ukraine, which of course has meat added. I used my grandmother’s base recipe without adding meat, and played with it to get an almost identical flavor profile in making it vegan. My sister who has gone vegan was very surprised with the outcome and loves it. This is delicious warm or cold and you can blend it up to make a smooth soup as well.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 to 10 beets, peeled & either cubed or matchsticks
3 stalks celery, cut in chunks
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced thick
1 large onion, cut into 1/8ths
1 medium turnip, peeled & cubed
3-4 cups cabbage, sliced and cut up
2 medium russet potatoes, cubed
2 bay leafs
5 sprigs fresh parsley, minced (if using dry, 1 tsp)
1 teaspoon each salt & pepper
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar-optional see notes

How To Make linda’s vegan ukranian borscht

Step 1

Prepare your vegetables, and add all your ingredients into a large stock pot

Step 2

Heat water to boil and then lower to simmer
Step 3

Simmer the soup about 1 hour.
Step 4

Optional: add apple cider vinager 1 Tbsp at a time to taste. (I am happy with 1 Tbsp) BE A TASTER HERE! Serve with a dollop of sour cream ( note: if you use regular sour cream, its no longer vegan) **Also this is a rustic version. You can also blend this smooth to make an equally delicious velvety soup** Also delicious served hot or cold.
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