Description
This Ukrainian Beet Soup, known as Borsch, is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared in a pressure cooker. Packed with nutritious vegetables and savory broth, this soup is a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound beef stew meat or boneless short ribs (optional)
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 large beet, peeled and grated
- 1 small potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Turn on the pressure cooker to the sauté setting. Heat olive oil, then add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Meat and Vegetables: If using beef, add the stew meat and brown on all sides for about 5–6 minutes. Stir in the grated carrot and beet; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, tomato paste, vinegar or lemon juice, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth and stir to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, set the pressure cooker to high pressure, and cook for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Finish and Serve: Open the lid carefully, remove the bay leaf, and stir in fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and extra dill if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and use vegetable broth.
- Borsch tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Serve with rye bread or garlic rolls for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus pressure release)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 180 (with beef), 110 (vegetarian version)
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g (with beef), 3 g (vegetarian)
- Cholesterol: 25 mg (with beef), 0 mg (vegetarian)
