Instant Pot Traditional Borscht Recipe
2022-04-04- Cuisine: Russian
- Course: Main Dish, Soup
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
279 -
Carbohydrates
53.4 g -
Cholesterol
4.2 mg -
Fat
5.7 g -
Fiber
9.7 g -
Protein
7.3 g -
Saturated Fat
1.7 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
1235 mg -
Sugar
12.4 g -
Trans Fat
0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.4 g -
Potassium
346 mg
Instant pot traditional borscht recipe. This is the recipe for traditional borscht, or borscht soup, that comes from Eastern Europe.
What is the Borscht Recipe? How is the traditional Borscht Recipe made?
The traditional borscht recipe is a traditional Jewish soup made with beets, potatoes, carrots, celery root, onions, tomatoes, and beef. It is typically prepared in a pot over an open fire. The ingredients are boiled together until the vegetables are soft and tender.
The traditional Borscht Recipe is a classic dish loved by many people of different cultures. The dish was originally created by Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe centuries ago and has been modified to suit different tastes over time.
What makes our homemade Borscht taste better than the ones you’ll find at a grocery store?
The borscht that we make in our own kitchen is a lot more flavorful than the ones you can buy at the store. There are a few key ingredients that make our borscht taste better than the store-bought.
One of those ingredients is beets, which are the main ingredients in our recipe. The other key ingredient is beef broth, which gives our borscht its rich color and flavor.
What ingredients are used in the Borscht Recipe?
Borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup made with beets, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic cloves, and beef broth. The ingredients are boiled in water until they are soft and then drained. They are then combined with sour cream and cream cheese to create a creamy texture that gives the soup its unique taste.
Is there a difference between instant pot borscht and traditional borscht?
This is a question that comes up often and the answer is quite surprising. There seems to be a difference between traditional borscht and instant pot borscht, but they are actually both the same thing.
Both types of borscht are made with beets and beef broth, but the difference is in how they are prepared. Traditional borscht usually takes hours to prepare while instant pot borscht only takes 30 minutes.
What does a traditional version of borscht need to be served with?
In Russia, the tradition of serving borscht with sour cream is still very much alive. The sour cream gives the soup a rich flavor and makes it more filling.
The traditional version of borscht can be served with sour cream, but it can also be served with feta cheese or horseradish on top.
Instant Pot Traditional Borscht Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 2 medium beets, peeled and grated
- 1/4 medium cabbage, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cube instant beef stock (use vegetable cube for vegan version)
- 1 cube instant vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups (1.25 L) water
- chopped fresh parsley
- sour cream
Method
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in an electric instant pot turned to sauté function. Add chopped white onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, for about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add cubed potatoes, grated carrots, and beets. Mix well, then stir in sliced cabbage, garlic, and remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Using the Natural release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Stir the borscht well before serving.
Step 5
Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Top with a dollop of sour cream (optional)