Borscht Base for Winter
The best semi-prep for lovers of a bright, hearty soup! Make beet borscht dressing for winter once, and you’ll have excellent, aromatic borscht for a whole year. It helps preserve the goodness of the vegetables and saves a ton of time.
Updated : 03 March, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1.4 kilograms
Beetroot
0.4 kilograms
Onions
0.45 kilograms
Carrot
200 grams
Tomato sauce
35 milliliters
Vinegar 5%
100 milliliters
Sunflower oil
35 grams
Table salt
100 grams
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make borscht dressing for winter? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Note that the recipe lists the weight of unpeeled vegetables.
Step 2
For stewing, use a bowl or pot large enough to fit everything comfortably. I used a large pot. Peel and rinse the onion. Dice it or slice into thin strips. I like the onion smaller in borscht, so I cut small cubes. Transfer the onion to the pot, add all the ingredients except the carrots and beets. Mix well.
Step 3
Peel and rinse the beets and carrots. Grate on a coarse grater or cut into thin matchsticks - this is considered the traditional cut for borscht.
Step 4
Mix everything thoroughly and place over medium heat. Wait until the vegetables release their juice. To speed things up, you can cover with a lid. After it comes to a boil, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
While the vegetables are simmering, prepare jars with a total volume of 2 liters. Wash and sterilize the jars. I do it this way: carefully pour boiling water in a thin stream onto the bottom of the jar, about one quarter of the jar’s volume. To prevent the jar from cracking, do not let the water hit the sides. Then cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes. Pour out the water, and the jar is ready to use.
Step 6
After 45 minutes, divide the dressing evenly among the jars and seal with lids. Leave to cool completely at room temperature for about a day. Then store in a cellar or another cool place.
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