Borscht with bowls of sour cream and sauerkraut on the side

Sauerkraut Borscht

In this Sauerkraut Borscht recipe, Ukrainian Borscht is spiced up with a hefty dose of sauerkraut that lends this well-known beetroot soup its unique tartness as well as an abundancy of beneficial bacteria.

4.34 from 6 votes
Borscht with bowls of sour cream and sauerkraut on the side
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Sauerkraut Borscht

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: 7
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Olga Miller

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (~1 kg) bone-in beef shanks
  • pounds (568 g) beets, peeled and cut into fairly thick strips, from about 3 large beets
  • 8 ounces (225 g) turnips, peeled and cut into fairly thick strips, from about 2 medium turnips
  • 1 pound (454 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced, from about 3 large potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, ghee, or dairy-free butter
  • 1 cup (115 g) chopped onions
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
  • 16 ounces (470 mL) raw sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces (225 g) tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, from about 2 large tomatoes
  • 2-3 dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) minced garlic
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Kosher or fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sour cream or avocado slices , to serve, optional

Instructions

  • Place the beef shanks into an 8-quart soup pot. Fill the pot three quarters full with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the meat is very tender, about 1-1½ hours. With tongs, remove the meat from the pot and keep the liquid in the pot. Let the meat cool. Once cool enough to handle, discard any bone, connective tissue, and excess fat. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Place the beets and turnips into the same pot and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the beets are halfway cooked through. Add the potatoes and chopped meat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the beets and potatoes are almost done.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan and cook the onions and carrots over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the sauerkraut and tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add the sauerkraut mixture and bay leaves to the soup. Generously season with salt and pepper and continue simmering, until all the veggies are tender. Stir in the garlic and herbs and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the flavors meld for at least an hour or as long as overnight. The soup is best made a day ahead.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with sour cream or avocado slices and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sauerkraut Borscht
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 621mg26%
Potassium 1185mg34%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 3390IU68%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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  1. Neil
    July 28, 2022

    I had some strong chicken stock and was wondering what to make…
    Borsch!!
    Made it with the veg and precooked beetroot. Tasted great!
    (I’ve made it as per the recipe before, also well received)

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