Basic Beet Borscht Recipes

BEEF AND BEET BORSCHT

It was this soup that started my lifelong love of adding sour cream to things. The way the tangy, rich cream melts into the hot, beefy broth is a wonder to behold.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Beef and Beet Borscht image

Steps:

Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Ingredients

1 (1 inch thick) slice bone-in beef shank
3 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
3 cups diced peeled beets
2 cups chopped cabbage
¼ cup white vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, for garnish

VEGETARIAN BORSCHT

A rustic and hearty Eastern European classic originating from the Ukraine with beets, potatoes, and lentils. A wholesome soup for vegetarian diets and gentle on the budget, too. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetarian Borscht image

Steps:

Combine beets and vinegar in a small frying pan over low heat. Cook, while stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat while beets are cooking. Add onion and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In the meantime, bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add cabbage and lentils. Cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cooked beets and onion-carrot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve with sour cream and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Ingredients

2 small beets, peeled and coarsely grated
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrot, coarsely grated
8 cups water
¼ medium head cabbage, shredded
¾ cup dry yellow lentils
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

BEET BORSCHT

My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden's bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Beet Borscht image

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the beets, carrots, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broth, cabbage and butter; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and chives or dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 cups shredded fresh beets
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Sour cream and chopped chives or fresh dill sprigs