💜 Velvety Red Borscht

There’s nothing quite like lifting the lid on a pot of homemade borscht — the earthy sweetness of beets, tender potatoes, fresh dill 🌿, and a swirl of creamy cashews. This beautiful ruby-red soup is comfort food that actually nourishes your body.

🥕 Ingredients

• 3 medium beets, scrubbed (skins on)
• 3–4 small potatoes, cubed 🥔
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup yellow beans, chopped
• ½ cup peas (optional)
• 1 bunch beet greens, chopped
• 4–6 cups water (enough to cover veggies) 💧
• ½–1 cup fresh dill, chopped 🌿
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 🍋 (to taste)
• Cashew Cream (see below)

🌰 Cashew Cream

• ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 1–2 hrs if possible)
• ½–¾ cup water

👉 Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.

🍲 Directions

1. Place beets, potatoes, carrots, onion, beans, peas (if using garden fresh) and beet greens into a large pot.
2. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes and beets are tender (25–30 min).
4. Stir in peas (if using frozen), dill, cashew cream, and vinegar or lemon juice. Simmer 5 min more.
5. Taste, adjust, and serve hot — sprinkle with extra dill if you like. 🌿

✨ Variations

• Add zucchini or cabbage for extra veggies 🥬
• Stir in cooked lentils or beans for more protein 💪
• Finish with a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness 🍋

 🌰 Cashew Sour Cream

Recipe from Pachavega Living Foods Education

A silky, dairy-free cream that makes this borscht velvety and rich. Bonus: it’s also perfect for other dishes like chili and fajitas! 🌟

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained

• ¾ cup water 💧

• ¼ cup lemon juice 🍋

• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional — skip if using for desserts and add 1 more Tbsp lemon juice instead)

Procedure:

1. Blend everything in a high-speed blender until creamy and smooth.

2. Add a splash more water if needed.

3. Keep blending until it’s super smooth — don’t stop early! 😉

Storage: Keeps fresh in the fridge for up to 8 days.

Nut-free option: 🌻 Swap cashews for sunflower seeds if you prefer.

🌟 Nutrition Highlights (per 1½ cup serving)

• 6–8 g protein
• Rich in fibre + antioxidants
• Beets = betalains (support detox + reduce inflammation)
• Dill + beet greens = vitamins & minerals for immune support

💜 This isn’t just soup — it’s a bowl of memory, comfort, and deep nourishment.