Classic Borscht Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Russian, Ukrainian

Classic Borscht Recipe

This crazy easy Ukrainian borscht recipe is packed with tender bone-in beef, beets, potatoes, & veggies. Hearty & healthy, this soup is to-die-for!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb bone-in beef
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 2 medium carrots grated
  • 1/2 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 large beet peeled and grated or sliced thinly
  • 16 oz canned kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 3 medium potatoes sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 head of medium cabbage thinly chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Slice the beef into 2-inch pieces and add to pot; let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the carrots, onions and beets in 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Sauté the vegetables until they are soft (7-10 minutes) and add them into the pot.
  3. Drain and rinse beans and add them to the pot. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
  4. Add in the sliced potatoes to the pot and cook for another 15 minutes.
  5. When the potatoes are nearly done cooking, add the thinly chopped cabbage to the pot. Next, season with salt to taste, ground pepper, vinegar, and ketchup. Let the borscht simmer for 10 more minutes.
  6. Serve the borscht with a dollop of sour cream or mayo. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 1102mg (46%) Potassium 449mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2599IU (52%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 1102mg 46%
Potassium 449mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2599IU 52%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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