Truly Russian BorschtSubmitted by whgrn
Makes 9 servings
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This is the borscht we were served in Russia on our first trip there to adopt my daughter. Great for those cold winter nights!! I make quadruple recipe and freeze in 3 person portions to use all winter long.
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Ingredients
| 2 |
T extra virgin olive oil |
| 500 |
grams cabbage (1 med. head) |
| 1 |
medium onion, diced small |
| 16 |
oz diced tomatoes |
| 16 |
oz sliced beets, julienned |
| 5 |
oz new potatoes, peeled and julienned (red bliss) |
| 2 1/2 |
oz shredded carrots |
| 1 |
pound extra lean ground beef, uncooked |
| 32 |
oz vegetable broth |
| 16 |
oz chicken broth |
Directions
- Core and slice cabbage very thinly.
- Sautee in oil with onion until soft.
- Add tomatoes, beets with juice, carrots, potatoes, and broth. Salt to taste.
- Simmer one hour.
- Meanwhile, brown beef, add to soup.
- Simmer one hour more.
- Serve with sour cream (not included in calorie count!)
Categories
Soup
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Serving Size 396.8g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Total Carbohydrates 15.1g 5%
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| Vitamin A 30% |
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Vitamin C 51% |
| Calcium 6% |
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Iron 15% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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