Borscht - Traditional Russian Beet Soup
A delicious and hearty traditional Russian soup made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients
| 4 | cups cabbage, shredded |
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| 3 | cups water |
| 3 | cups chicken broth |
| 3-4 | medium potatoes, diced |
| 3 | chicken bouillon cubes chicken bouillon cubes |
| 1-2 | big carrots, cut into rounds |
| 1/2 | medium yellow onion, diced |
| 2 | large fresh beets, shredded |
| 1 | (16 ounce) can (16 ounce) can) Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| fresh dill (optional) | |
| sour cream (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the vegetables by shredding the cabbage, dicing the potatoes, onions, and carrots, and shredding the beets. |
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| 2. | In a pot, combine the cabbage and potatoes with water, chicken broth, and chicken bouillon cubes. |
| 3. | Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. |
| 4. | In a separate pan, sauté the onions, beets, and carrots for 5-7 minutes. |
| 5. | Add diced tomatoes and salt to taste, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. |
| 6. | Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the pot and boil for 15 minutes. |
| 7. | Turn off the heat and stir in minced garlic. Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill. |
| 8. | Note: Beets can stain everything, so peel and slice them carefully to prevent staining. |
| 9. | For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with water and omit the chicken bouillon for a delicious alternative. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 232.5 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g |
| Sugar | 12.4 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița