Borscht with Beetroot and Tomato
It will make a family meal especially cozy! Borscht with beetroot and tomato is very easy to cook. Both adults and children will love it! This soup turns out aromatic and filling, sure to bring the whole family together at the table.
Updated : 01 September, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Beef
1
Beetroot
1
Carrot
1
Potato
250 grams
Cabbage
1
Tomato
3
Garlic
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
It’s best to use meat with bones, the broth will be richer! Beef works great - I use beef brisket with ribs. You can also use pork or even chicken. If tomatoes are out of season, replace them with tomato paste.
Step 2
Wash the meat well. Cover with water and cook for about 1 hour over low heat, covered. Do not add salt.
Step 3
Remove the meat from the broth, let it cool, take out the bones, cut the meat into small pieces, and return to the broth.
Step 4
Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes (about ½ inch). I use purple potatoes, which is why they have that color. Add to the broth.
Step 5
Wash cabbage, remove the outer leaves, and finely shred.
Step 6
Add cabbage to the soup. Continue simmering on low heat.
Step 7
Peel carrots and onions. Grate the carrot coarsely, chop the onion into cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet (any refined oil such as olive or sunflower). Sauté the onion and carrot for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 8
Add the sautéed mixture into the soup. Continue simmering.
Step 9
Peel the beetroot (I recommend thin gloves for this). Grate it coarsely.
Step 10
In the same skillet, heat some oil, add grated beetroot and tomato paste (if using fresh tomatoes, dice them first). Beets burn quickly, so keep the heat low. Add 2-3 tablespoons of broth from the soup and simmer lightly with tomato for a few minutes.
Step 11
Add the sautéed beetroot into the soup.
Step 12
Peel and mince garlic (grate, chop with a knife, or press). Add garlic into the soup.
Step 13
At the very end, add salt to taste.
Step 14
Serve borscht with sour cream and fresh herbs. Enjoy!