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Borscht


Borscht Recipe


A hearty Ukrainian beet soup that serves 4, featuring fresh vegetables like beets, cabbage, and potatoes in a flavorful broth. This vegan-adaptable dish is both nutritious and low in calories, requiring about 40 minutes of cooking time.


Serves- 4 servings (~350g per serving)


Ingredients

  • Beets (300g), peeled and grated

  • Cabbage (150g), shredded

  • Carrot (100g), peeled and grated

  • Potato (200g), diced

  • Onion (100g), diced

  • Garlic (5g, 1 clove), minced

  • Tomatoes (200g), chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)

  • Vegetable broth (1 liter)

  • Vinegar (15ml, 1 tbsp)

  • Sugar (5g, 1 tsp)

  • Olive oil (15ml, 1 tbsp)

  • Fresh dill (10g), chopped, for garnish

  • Sour cream (optional, 30g per serving)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables:

  • Peel and grate the beets (300g) and carrots (100g). Dice the potatoes (200g) and onion (100g). Mince the garlic (5g) and chop the tomatoes (200g).

  1. Cook the beets and vegetables:

  • Heat olive oil (15ml) in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion (100g) and minced garlic (5g), cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  • Add the grated beets (300g) and carrots (100g), and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  1. Add the rest of the ingredients:

  • Add the chopped tomatoes (200g) or tomato paste, shredded cabbage (150g), diced potatoes (200g), vegetable broth (1 liter), vinegar (15ml), and sugar (5g). Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  1. Season the soup:

  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.

  1. Serve:

  • Ladle the soup into bowls (~350g per serving). Garnish with fresh dill (10g) and a dollop of sour cream (optional, 30g).


Nutritional Information
Per 350g Serving:
  • Calories: ~150 kcal

  • Protein: 4g

  • Fat: 4g

  • Carbohydrates: 28g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Sodium: ~500mg


Dietary Information

  • Vegan: Yes (omit sour cream)

  • Gluten-Free: Yes

  • Dairy-Free: Yes (omit sour cream)

  • Low-Calorie: Yes

  • High-Fiber: Yes


Allergen Information

  • Contains: Dairy (in optional sour cream)

  • May contain: Celery (in vegetable broth)

  • Free from: Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard, Lupin

  • Note: Check vegetable broth ingredients as brands may vary

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