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Fun fact: Borscht is one of my favorite soups of all time! I love beets because of their natural beauty, subtle sweetness, and earthy flavor, so I am excited to share this budget-friendly Ukrainian borscht with you! This vegan version gets its gorgeous ruby red color from canned beets, its heartiness from white beans and potatoes, and a tangy finish from a splash of vinegar. It\u2019s a delicious sour soup that\u2019s chockful of veggies, is incredibly<\/em> nourishing, and makes amazing leftovers!<\/p>\n

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Easy Recipe for Borscht<\/h2>\n

My recipe here is based on the Ukrainian red borscht, which is typically made with fresh beets, but I wanted to keep this version extra affordable by using canned beets. I was worried I was making a grave mistake when I put the fresh beets back and grabbed cans instead, but let me tell you, this recipe absolutely hit the spot! My tummy was just as happy and my wallet was even happier with the easy canned beets version of this delicious borscht soup.<\/p>\n

I would like to give a special shout-out to one of our talented photographers, Dan Chuma, and his mother, who helped me fine-tune this recipe so it was as authentic as could be within my budget restrictions! Dan\u2019s family is 100% Ukrainian (and his Dad is plant-based!), so I was excited to lean on Dan when it came to developing this budget-friendly Ukrainian (vegan!) borscht for you guys. If you\u2019re dairy-free, just skip the sour cream\u2014it\u2019s delicious without it!<\/p>\n

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When I went shopping, canned beets were only $0.78 per can! I decided to cruise by the fresh aisle to see if I could stay within budget using raw beets, but a measly TWO fresh beets were a whopping $2.59\u2014and they didn\u2019t even have the greens on them! This is a great example of how it definitely pays to compare prices!<\/p>\n

However, if you do spring for raw, fresh beets, they\u2019ll last forever in your refrigerator, so don\u2019t worry about them going to waste. Beet greens, however, have a shorter shelf life (but they are super yummy in salads or saut\u00e9ed! Don\u2019t waste them.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This easy Ukrainian Borscht recipe is made with canned beets, plenty of veggies, fresh herbs, and vinegar to create a tangy, earthy, and delicious soup!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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