linda’s vegan ukranian borscht

Recipe by
Linda Kauppinen
Greenwood, FL

I have my grandmother’s recipe for Borscht from the Ukraine, which of course has meat added. I used my grandmother’s base recipe without adding meat, and played with it to get an almost identical flavor profile in making it vegan. My sister who has gone vegan was very surprised with the outcome and loves it. This is delicious warm or cold and you can blend it up to make a smooth soup as well.

yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For linda’s vegan ukranian borscht

  • 8 to 10
    beets, peeled & either cubed or matchsticks
  • 3 stalk
    celery, cut in chunks
  • 2 lg
    carrots, peeled and sliced thick
  • 1 lg
    onion, cut into 1/8ths
  • 1 md
    turnip, peeled & cubed
  • 3-4 c
    cabbage, sliced and cut up
  • 2 md
    russet potatoes, cubed
  • 2
    bay leafs
  • 5 sprig
    fresh parsley, minced (if using dry, 1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp
    each salt & pepper
  • 3 qt
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar-optional see notes

How To Make linda’s vegan ukranian borscht

  • 1
    Prepare your vegetables, and add all your ingredients into a large stock pot
  • 2
    Heat water to boil and then lower to simmer
  • 3
    Simmer the soup about 1 hour.
  • 4
    Optional: add apple cider vinager 1 Tbsp at a time to taste. (I am happy with 1 Tbsp) BE A TASTER HERE! Serve with a dollop of sour cream ( note: if you use regular sour cream, its no longer vegan) **Also this is a rustic version. You can also blend this smooth to make an equally delicious velvety soup** Also delicious served hot or cold.
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