Borscht

Borscht (Polish: barszcz, Russian: борщ, Ukrainian: борщ, also borshch, borsch) is a type of hearty Eastern and Central European vegetable soup. The type of the soup that is named borsch differs slightly by culture. In Russian cuisine, all borscht has beets, potatoes and cabbage. In Ukrainian and Polish cuisine, the potatoes and cabbage are optional. Yet in Mennonite cuisine, borscht refers generically to soup and may not have beets at all. Other common ingredients include: tomatos, carrots, chicken, beans, onions, and mushrooms.