World Central Kitchen Fundraiser | Ukrainian Summer Borscht Recipe with Tim Spector

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Boil beets in water until tender, about 45-60 minutes.

Cool the beets, peel, and grate them into a large bowl.

Chop cucumbers, radishes, and green onions; add to the bowl with beets.

Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, then cool and dice.

Combine grated beets, chopped vegetables, and diced potatoes in the bowl.

Pour in vegetable broth and mix well.

Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste; stir to combine.

Chill the borscht in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serve cold, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens