Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
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Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
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Borscht soup gets natural sweetness from the beets, and a bit of lemon juice and zest add a tangy twist to balance the flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 beets peeled and diced ½ inch, approx 1 ½ pounds
- 2 carrots diced ½ inch
- 1 large russet potato peeled and diced ½ inch
- ½ small green cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and black pepper to taste
- sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Cook stirring occasionally until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and add the bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the beets and carrots are tender.
- Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and additional fresh dill.
Notes
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
991mg
(41%)
Potassium
920mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3817IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3817IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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