Vibrant Garden Beetroot Borscht

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A colorful, earthy soup bursting with fresh beets, carrots, and dill, finished with a velvety sour cream swirl. This Russian-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs beets, carrots, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Russian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced beets
1 large, peeled and diced carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 medium, peeled and diced potato
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 cups diced beets, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced potato, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Remove from heat and blend the soup in batches until smooth using an immersion blender. Return to pot, stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons chopped dill, heating gently for 2 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling. Serve immediately.