Borscht
Borscht, a classic beet soup, made with fresh vegetables for a hearty, flavorful meal that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 12 cups Broth Beef or vegetable; low sodium
- 5 cups Cabbage Green or red; thinly sliced
- 1 Onion Large, chopped
- 3 Carrots Medium, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Beets Large, cut into matchsticks
- 4 Potatoes Large, peeled and cubed
- 1 can Tomato Paste 6 ounces
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic Grated
- Ground Black Pepper To taste
- ¼ cup Dill Or parsley, finely chopped
- Sour Cream Or yogurt, for serving
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot with Lid
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- In a large pot, add broth and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. In the meanwhile, wash, peel, and cut vegetables.
- Once the broth is boiling, add cabbage, cover, and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat a large skillet on medium heat and swirl 1 Tablespoon of oil to coat. Add onion and carrots and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beets, remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer sauteed veggies to a pot along with potatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add vinegar, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Stir and let borscht sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marinate. Add dill (or parsley), stir, and adjust any seasonings to taste.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream (or yogurt), and bread on the side.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Borscht
Amount per Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
2215
mg
96
%
Potassium
947
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
5068
IU
101
%
Vitamin C
47
mg
57
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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