# Borscht and Tzimmes in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Borscht and Tzimmes represent the quintessential, yet contrasting, flavors of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, both originating in the cooking traditions of Eastern Europe. Borscht , a sour soup popularized by Jewish communities across Ukraine and Poland, is defined by its deep magenta color derived from its primary ingredient, beets , and can be served hot (often with potatoes, cabbage, and meat stock) or cold (sometimes topped with sour cream, which Jewish versions often omit or substitute for dairy-free consumption). In stark contrast, Tzimmes (Yiddish for "a big fuss") is a distinctly sweet, slow-cooked stew traditionally made with carrots —symbolic of coins, representing hopes for a sweet and prosperous new year—combined with sweet potatoes, prunes, or other dried fruits, and sweetened heavily with honey or brown sugar. While borscht is a comforting staple, tzimmes is intrinsically tied to the holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah , where its sweetness embodies the fervent wish for a sweet year ahead.

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