Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup)
Borscht is a rich, flavorsome, and hearty soup made primarily with beets that is healthy and nutritious, but also packed with robust flavors. It is a warming bowl of warmth on cold winter nights.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 1 celery stock diced
- 2 medium beets peeled and cubed
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 cups shredded white or purple cabbage
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sour cream and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Turn on Saute mode on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the Instant Pot inner pot. When it’s hot, add the onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the beets, potatoes, cabbage, beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, salts and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Close and lock the lid, set the vent to the sealing position.
- Press Pressure Cook and set the time to 10 minutes. When the time is up, all for a 5 minute natural pressure release, then do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Serve with fresh parsley and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 2115mgPotassium: 988mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2766IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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