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Borscht

Enjoy a bowl of this vegetarian borscht soup with a big hunk of rye bread and butter or a nice, green salad on the side.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 pound Russet or other starchy potatoes (peeled and cut in bite-sized cubes)
  • 1 pound beets (peeled and cut in bite-sized cubes)
  • 4 cups chicken, beef or vegetable stock ((1 quart ))
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • sour cream or plain yogurt (for topping)
  • Chopped dill and/or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed 3 quart or larger saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high, add the olive oil and swirl to coat.
  2. Add the onion, stir to coat, and season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, stirring, until the onion has softened and is just starting to brown.
  3. Add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and celery seeds, and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Add the potatoes, beets, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and beets are tender.
  5. Stir in the vinegar. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if desired with more salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. To serve, ladle into soup bowls, and add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt on top, then garnish with a few pinches of chopped dill and/or parsley.

Notes

  • If you want to make this with beef, add some cubed chuck beef to the broth before adding the vegetables and let it simmer until soft, at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours, then proceed as directed. You may need to add more broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cups Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4.5g (9%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 599.5mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cups
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 599.5mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.