Classic Borscht

Edaku — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Borscht is one of those soups every family makes a little differently, but a few things never change: a rich meat broth, a deep beet-red color, and a balance of sour and sweet that gives it real depth instead of just tasting like “red cabbage soup.”

The secret to that vivid color is cooking the beets separately with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. The acid helps the beets hold onto their bright crimson tone instead of turning dull during cooking, while a touch of sugar balances out the tang and rounds out the overall flavor.

Beet Soup on Edaku

Classic Borscht