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Instant Pot Borscht

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This Instant Pot borscht is a hearty, vibrant soup made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavor, it’s a nourishing and colorful dish perfect for any season.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Eastern European
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium beets, trimmed, peeled, and grated
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 9 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups vegetable or beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 small beef soup bone with meat (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Optional: plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add grated beets and sauté for 8 minutes, stirring. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add remaining olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and carrot for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in broth. Add tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, beef bone (if using), dill, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  4. Secure lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick release when done.
  5. Remove bay leaves and beef bone. Chop meat if desired and set aside.
  6. Stir in reserved beets, seasoned salt, lemon juice, and both vinegars. Return meat to pot if using. Mix well.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh dill and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Omit the beef bone for a vegetarian version.
  • Replace potatoes with cauliflower for a low-carb option.
  • Add smoked paprika for a spicy twist.
  • Flavors deepen after refrigerating overnight.
  • Soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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