Russian Cabbage Borscht

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An elderly lady residing in Turkey served this Russian cabbage borscht to a friend of ours while he was in that country several years ago. She has since passed away, but her recipe lives on. It is the best Borscht recipe I've ever enjoyed. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped fresh tomatoes.

Submitted by Puma
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced potatoes

  • 1 cup thinly sliced beets

  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 ½ cups chopped onions

  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (Optional)

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 celery stalk, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, sliced

  • 3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage

  • black pepper to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon fresh dill weed

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 cup tomato puree

  • sour cream, for topping

  • chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and beets in a medium saucepan over high heat; cover with stock and boil until vegetables are tender. Remove potatoes and beets with a slotted spoon; reserve stock.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, caraway seeds, and salt; cook until onions become soft and translucent. Stir in celery, carrot, and cabbage. Mix in reserved stock; cook, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. Add potatoes and beets to the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Stir in cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

  4. Portion borscht into bowls. Top with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped tomatoes to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
5g Fat
20g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 908mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 558mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.