Borscht is one of the most iconic dishes of Ukrainian cuisine — a rich, comforting beetroot soup traditionally prepared with vegetables, herbs and a flavourful broth. In 2022, the culture of Ukrainian borscht cooking was inscribed by UNESCO on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, recognising the importance of this culinary tradition to Ukrainian culture and identity.

Our borscht base makes it much easier to prepare this traditional soup at home without spending time peeling, chopping and sautéing all the vegetables separately.

We prepare the base with beetroot, carrot, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, cabbage, garlic and traditional spices, slowly cooking the vegetables together so the flavours become rich, balanced and deeply aromatic.

At home, you only need to prepare your favourite broth, add diced potatoes and then empty the entire pouch into the pot. Simmer until the potatoes are ready — and your homemade Ukrainian borscht is done.

Perfect for anyone who loves the taste of real homemade borscht but wants to skip the most time-consuming part of the preparation.

How to Prepare

1. Prepare your favourite homemade broth.
2. Add diced potatoes and cook until almost tender.
3. Add the full pouch of borscht base.
4. Simmer for approximately 10–15 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Serve with sour cream, fresh dill and dark bread if desired.