Cozy Borscht

Name: Cozy Borscht
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 3 medium beets (peeled and grated); 4 tbsp olive oil (divided); 8 cups chicken broth (plus 2 cups water); 3 medium Yukon potatoes (peeled and sliced into bite sized pieces); 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs trimmed and finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper ,finely chopped optional; 1 medium onion finely chopped; 3 tbsp tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; 2-3 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp salt or to taste; 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste; 1 large garlic clove pressed; 3 tbsp chopped dill

5 steps

Prep:30min

Our family's go-to recipe for Borscht (Red Beet Soup). It's best to have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go which makes this soon super easy and care free. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or real mayo.

Updated at: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:05:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories116.6 kcal (6%)

Total Fat6.3 g (9%)

Carbs13.2 g (5%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein2.7 g (5%)

Sodium978 mg (49%)

Fiber2.4 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Peel, grate and/or slice all vegetables (keeping sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent browning until ready to use then drain).

Step 2

Heat a large soup pot (5 1/2 Qt or larger) over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add grated beets and sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beets are softened.

Step 3

Add 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Add sliced potatoes and sliced carrots then cook for 10-15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

While potatoes are cooking, place a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add chopped onion, celery and bell pepper. Saute stirring occasionally until softened and lightly golden (7-8 minutes). Add 4 Tbsp Ketchup and stir fry 30 seconds then transfer to the soup pot to continue cooking with the potatoes.

Step 5

When potatoes and carrots reach desired softness, add 1 can of beans with their juice, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 Tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 3 Tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes and add more salt and vinegar to taste.