Search
Close this search box.

Beet Borscht

Beet Borscht

Happy Monday everyone!

We had a family friends dinner at my house and obvs my mother insisted that we have 372490385 appetizers.  It’s the beginning of Spring and something rang a bell.  I made this preeettyyy pink summer beet soup, also known as a borscht, for a tea party that I hosted last Spring!  I got some great feedback so I figured that this is it. THIS IS THE SOUP that I will be serving for a lovely Spring party.

It’s quite simple actually.  Do not let the color trick you into thinking that you are making some fancy shmancy, out of this world dish.  But do, abso-frikken-lutely, let the color trick your guests into thinking that you made a fancy shmancy, out of this world dish.  And the chopped vegetables look like tiny little gems!!

Beet BorschtBeet BorschtSo adorbs.

Beet Borscht

I get that some people do not like beets and I hear ya when you say they taste like soil from the earth.  But it takes a second to get used to. And if they are made right, they are delicioso.

Beet BorschtThis chilled soup is creamy and light… perfect to serve for lunch or an appetizer! So after giving this recipe a chance, you’ll see why I decided to share it with you. And it’s because I love ya’ll. E N J O Y !

Beet Borscht

Beet Borscht
Recipe adapted from Ina Garten 

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 medium beets
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup dill (chopped)
  • 1 large english cucumber (diced)
  • 2 stocks celery (diced)
  • 4 green onions (chopped)

INTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large pot, add 4 cups of water with a generous amount of salt. When it comes to a boil, throw in the beets. Cook until the beets are tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Remove the beets from the water so they cool down and SAVE the beet water.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable stock, rice wine vinegar, sour cream, and the beet water.
  4. Add in the dill, english cucumber, celery, and green onions. Mix it up.
  5. Dice the cooked beets and throw them in the pot as well.
  6. Add in black pepper (to taste) and salt (to taste).
  7. Cover it up with the lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

 

NOTES

For the bestest result, keep the soup chilled overnight and serve the next day!

DID YOU ENJOY THIS RECIPE?

Tag @chocolateandcheeseplease on Instagram & hashtag it #chocolateandcheeseplease

SHARE IT ON OTHER PLATFORMS!

Search Recipes

hello,
i’m megha

Welcome to my page! Over here you’ll find some of the topics i’m most passionate about  Hope you find my blog as a means of making an easy weeknight dinner, planning a stress-free travel itinerary, or even styling the perfect look for an important event! Thanks for visiting!

Popular Recipes

Get The

latest recipes

In your inbox: