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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Drain and rinse beans and add them to the pot. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Add in the sliced potatoes to the pot and cook for another 15 minutes.
- 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.
- Serve the borscht with a dollop of sour cream or mayo. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.