Borscht is an Eastern European vegetable soup which traditionally consists of beets, tomato paste and vegetables. The beet is the ingredient that lends the dish its characteristic inky red color.
Thicker than Water
The diverse Eastern European nations and ethnicities have fought with each other for centuries, but Borscht may be their common denominator. Some variation of the beet soup can be found in traditional cuisines throughout the region, particularly among groups with roots in the lower-classes. Today, Borscht is identified with Ukrainians, Russians, Jews, Cossacks, Lithuanians and Poles.
Borscht Blogs and Forums
Simply Recipes: Borscht
Chowhound: How Have You Been Served Borscht?
Slashfood: Borscht keeps the Cold at Bay
Beyond Salmon: Cold Borscht
The Blog that Ate Manhattan: Cabbage Borscht
Lisa's Kitchen: Creamy Beet Borscht
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Often served with sour cream
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Served hot or cold
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Name may originate from a parsnip called "barszcz"
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The Jewish vacation spots of New York State were once called the Borscht Belt
