We can say so. Over the years, the major ingredients of Borscht have always been beets and cabbage. All other ingredients depended on the wealth of the household. So if the family was poor, Borscht consisted of vegetables only. To add some richness, a homemaker would make "zazharka" (onion and carrot sautéed in oil) or "salo" (cured pork fat) and add it to Borscht. When Borscht was served for special occasions or holidays, women would make it with meat, mostly beef.