Borshch Beet Soup with Vegetables This page is still under construction. Borshch is not a soup but rather a type of soup. The common factor of any soup called Borshch is the use of Beets, making the soup a ruby red color. Here is my favorite meatless version. Serve it with large dollops of Sour Cream and spoonfuls of finely chopped Dill. 2 lbs fresh Beets (peeled, cut into 3/4" dice)