Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup)

Name: Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 onion (medium white, chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb white potatoes (large, peeled and diced into small cubes (about 2 large/ 450 g)); 1 carrot (large, grated (about 4.5 oz/ 125 g)); 2 beets (medium, grated ( or 3 small ones7-8 oz / 200-250 g)); 1/4 white cabbage (medium head, thinly sliced (12 oz / 350 g)); 4 cloves garlic (medium cloves, diced); 15 g dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 oz ); 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cube beef stock (or replace with another vegetable cube for vegan version); 1 cube vegetable stock (I like this organic brand); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1.25 litres water (about 5 x 250 ml cups); 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped); 4 tbsp sour cream (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This Instant Pot borscht is such a lovely, hearty beet soup and it's quick and easy when made with the pressure cooker. It's delicious, full of nutrients. vegan-friendly, and gluten-free.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:55:41 GMT