The World in Soups
| December 6, 2017
Ukrainian Beet Stew – Ukraine
Next up, we head to the Ukraine in Eastern Europe for some of their famous beet stew, also known as borscht. Although this sour dish draws a great deal of criticism, winter is the best time to give it another try. Besides beets, this pureed dish includes potatoes, garlic, red-wine vinegar, honey, and beef broth.
As far as the history of borscht, no one knows who first used beets in this ancient soup recipe, which was originally made from common hogweed. This is a great soup to serve if you have children. They won’t be able to resist the sweetness of the beet and they never need to know what is in it!
Pro tip: Ukrainian beet stew pairs well with perogies.
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