Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
30 unit

baby beets

canned

0.75 cup

vegetable broth

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.33 cup

fresh lemon juice

0.33 cup

white sugar

1 pinch

salt

to taste

5 tbsp

sour cream

for garnish

Step 1
~23 min

Place beets and their juices, vegetable broth, sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar into a blender.

Step 2
~23 min

Blend until smooth.

Step 3
~23 min

Thin with more vegetable broth if desired.

Step 4
~23 min

Taste and season with salt as needed.

Step 5
~23 min

Transfer borscht to a bowl.

Step 6
~23 min

Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 7
~23 min

Whisk borscht.

Step 8
~23 min

Spoon 3 to 4 teaspoons into each shooter glass.

Step 9
~23 min

Top each shooter with about 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste for desired sweetness and sourness.

Garnish with fresh dill for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Low
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as an appetizer.

Garnish with dill or parsley.

Serve with rye bread croutons.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Smoked salmon
Cucumber sandwiches

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional beet soup, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Dinner Party
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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