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Tomato Borscht Base with Pepper and Carrot

This thick vegetable sauce combines tomatoes, peppers, and carrots. It significantly reduces cooking time for borscht and other dishes.

Best in season: Summer • Autumn
Time
1 h 30 min
Yield
6 jars
Difficulty
Medium
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Tomato borscht base is a versatile homemade preserve that makes cooking soups faster and easier.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 8 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • tomatoes
    2 kg
  • bell peppers
    500 g
  • carrots
    400 g
  • onion
    300 g
  • vegetable oil
    100 ml
  • salt
    2 tbsp
  • sugar
    2–3 tbsp
  • vinegar (9%)
    80 ml
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 6 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 90 min
1

Prepare the vegetables

Blend or crush the tomatoes. Chop or grate the peppers, carrots, and onion.

2

Cook the base

Cook onion and carrots in oil until softened.

3

Add remaining ingredients

Add peppers and tomatoes, then mix well.

4

Simmer

Simmer for 40–50 minutes until thickened.

5

Season

Add salt, sugar, and vinegar at the end.

6

Pack into jars

Pour hot sauce into sterilized jars and seal.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

How long does it keep?

Up to one year in a cool, dark place.

Can I skip the vinegar?

No, it is important for safe preservation.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.