Borscht with Polish dumplings
Borscht with Polish dumplings is a hearty Eastern European soup built on beetroot, dried porcini mushrooms and a rich vegetable broth. The Thermomix TM7 chops, grinds and simmers everything with precise low-temperature control, developing deep flavours while the soft dumplings cook to pillowy perfection. A warming, restaurant-quality soup made hands-free in one appliance.
About this recipe
Borscht with Polish dumplings on the Thermomix TM7 brings a beloved Eastern European classic straight into your all-in-one kitchen machine. If you have been searching for an authentic borscht recipe or a hearty soup for a cold weeknight dinner, this version delivers on every level. Dried porcini mushrooms are ground into an intensely aromatic powder that seasons both broth and dumpling filling, while the TM7 simmers the beetroot base slowly and evenly, coaxing out its sweet, earthy depth without any scorching. The dumpling dough comes together in the same mixing bowl, kneaded to a soft, elastic consistency that rolls out easily and cooks up pillowy. A splash of lemon juice at the end lifts the whole bowl, balancing the richness of the slow-cooked vegetables. Whether you are cooking for a family lunch on Sunday or meal-prepping comforting portions for the week, this soup proves why the Thermomix TM7 excels at slow-simmered broths and fresh dough in one single appliance.
Preparation tips
- Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in warm water before grinding them; the soaking liquid is liquid gold, so strain it through a fine sieve and add it to the borscht broth for a deeper, woodsy flavour.
- Roll the dumpling dough thinly and keep the filling portions small so the Polish dumplings stay delicate; seal the edges firmly with a fork to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Serve the borscht with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh dill, and prepare the dumplings in advance: they freeze beautifully on a floured tray and go straight from freezer into the simmering soup.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegetarian by using vegetable stock and butter instead of any animal fats; the porcini mushrooms provide so much umami that no one will miss the meat.
- For a festive winter version, add cubed roasted beetroot and a pinch of allspice to the broth, and serve the dumplings with caramelised onion and crispy breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding dried porcini mushrooms in the Thermomix TM7 creates an intensely aromatic seasoning that infuses the whole borscht with deep umami. [Multi-Function]
- The built-in scale weighs plain flour and water for the Polish dumpling dough directly in the bowl, ensuring a soft, workable consistency every time. [Time Savings]
- Kneading the dumpling dough in the TM7 takes just minutes, giving an elastic texture that rolls out thinly without tearing around the filling. [Time Savings]
- Steady low-temperature heating lets the beetroot broth simmer gently in the Thermomix, developing sweet, earthy flavours without any burning or stirring. [Temperature Control]
- Chopping the onion in the Thermomix bowl is quick and tear-free, producing even pieces that soften evenly in the oil for a balanced soup base. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- dried porcini mushrooms
- water
- brown onion
- oil
- breadcrumbs
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- lemon juice
- plain flour
- olive oil