Instant Pot Borscht

Instant Pot Borscht is my Ukrainian grandma’s borscht recipe adapted to pressure cooker. Serve this hearty cabbage and beet soup with lots of dill, garlic and sour cream. So good!

Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 7 (6 Qt.), 10 (8 Qt.) servings 1x

Category: Soup and Stew

Method: Instant Pot

Cuisine: Ukrainian

INGREDIENTS 

For 8 Quart Instant Pot

2 lbs cabbage, coarsely shredded

1.5 lbs (5 large) potatoes, cubed

1 lb (3 medium) beets, cut into sticks

2 large carrots, sliced

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup red kidney beans, dried (optional)

1 lb any chicken, beef or bones (optional)

12 cups water

14 oz can tomato sauce, low sodium

6 oz can tomato paste, low sodium

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

3 bay leaves

2 1/2 tsp salt

Ground black pepper, to taste

1 lemon, juice of

Lots of freshly grated garlic

Lots of fresh chopped dill

For 6 Quart Instant Pot

1.5 lbs cabbage, coarsely shredded

1 lb (3 large) potatoes, cubed

2 medium beets, cut into sticks

1 large carrot, sliced

1 small onion, chopped

3/4 cup red kidney beans, dried (optional)

1/2 lb any chicken, beef or bones (optional)

8 cups water

14 oz can tomato sauce, low sodium

6 oz can tomato paste, low sodium

1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

2 bay leaves

1 3/4 tsp salt

Ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 lemon, juice of

Lots of freshly grated garlic

Lots of fresh chopped dill

STEPS

1. In Instant Pot, add ingredients in the following order: cabbage, beans (if using), potatoes, beets, carrots, onion and chicken or bones (if using). Do not stir. Pour water and then add on top tomato sauce and paste, maple syrup, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Do not stir.
2. Close the lid, turn pressure vent to Sealing and press Pressure Cooking on High for 35 minutes.
3. After Instant Pot has finished cooking, let Instant Pot borscht stand for 15 minutes or longer. And then release pressure using Quick Release method by turning valve to Venting and open the lid.
4. Add lemon juice, fresh garlic and dill. We like lots. Stir and adjust any seasoning to taste.
5. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, rye or whole wheat bread and more garlic.:)

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