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How to Make Russian Borsch: Beautiful, Simple Recipes in English and Russian

russian borsch

Have you ever tried Russian borscht (or borsch) or борщ?

 This is the very popular soup in Russia.  Borscht is a  soup very popular in several Eastern European cuisines, including Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Belarusian, Lithuanian, Romanian, and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisines.

Watch the video (in Russian and English) and learn how o make Russian borscht!


The variety most commonly associated with the name in English is of Ukrainian origin and includes beetroots as one of the main ingredients, which gives the dish a distinctive red color.

 Depending on the recipe, borscht may include meat or fish, or be purely vegetarian; it may be served either hot or cold; and it may range from a hearty one-pot meal to a clear broth or a smooth drink.

It is often served with smetana or sour cream, hard-boiled eggs or potatoes, but there exists an ample choice of more involved garnishes and side dishes.

This the recipe of this popular Russian soup  in English.



For those who learn Russian - better to  watch this video in Russian (video from Russian TV cooking show)

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