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How To Make Ukrainian Borscht
How To Make Ukrainian Borscht, the delicious classic Ukrainian beet soup recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Ukrainian
Ingredients
Borscht Ingredients
- 8 cups strong beef broth
- 3 cups shredded beets peeled, then shredded
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- 1 1/2 cup chopped green beans
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
Toppings
- 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar
- sour cream
- extra dill
Instructions
Stove Top Instructions
- In a large lidded stockpot, mix together all of the listed borscht ingredients/
- Cook on medium heat, at a low simmer, until the vegetables have softened.
- Once all of the vegetables are softened, stir in vinegar to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and fresh dill.
- Serve topped with sour cream and dill. If you like, add in a dash of vinegar.
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Slow Cooker Instructions
- Combine all of the listed borscht ingredients into a crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Once all of the vegetables are softened, stir in vinegar to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and fresh dill.
Notes
- Fresh vegetables are the best in this, but you can use frozen if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Sodium
960mg
(40%)
Potassium
570mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5645IU
(113%)
Vitamin C
15.8mg
(18%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Sodium | 960mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5645IU | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.