Reader response to last week's column about my Polish grandmother's beet soup underscores the maxim that old recipes for ethnic foods are unique to families. The barszcz (Polish for borscht) I first ...

The first spoonful of traditional borscht is a revelation of earthy sweetness and vibrant color that immediately warms you from within. This isn't just another vegetable soup, it's a culinary ...

Craving a warm, comforting beetroot soup with a classic Eastern European touch? This beet soup is a vibrant, flavorful recipe made with beets, onion, carrot, and garlic for a rich, earthy taste.

It’s a striking deep red color, the chilled soup rich and thick, garnished with colorful orange segments and crumbled goat cheese, but you might never guess how easy this chilled beet soup is to make.

Note: You can vary the vegetables in this creamy cream-free soup and play with the seasonings, too. A dollop of whole-milk yogurt can give it a silky body, if desired. The soup reheats beautifully; ...