Eastern European Cuisine

Ukrainian Beetroot Borscht

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Ruby-red beetroot and cabbage simmered into a warming soup with a swirl of sour cream, costed to the penny. A hearty Eastern European bowlful for next to nothing.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.96

Approx £5.78 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Ukrainian Beetroot Borscht

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Peel and coarsely grate the beetroot and carrot, dice the potato and onion, and shred the cabbage.
  2. 2
    Soften the onion and garlic in a large pot for 5 minutes, then add the beetroot, carrot and tomato puree and cook for 5 more.
  3. 3
    Pour in 1.5 litres water with the crumbled stock cube, add the potato and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the cabbage and vinegar and cook for another 15-20 minutes until everything is tender.
  5. 5
    Season with the salt, ladle into bowls and finish each with a spoonful of sour cream.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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