Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup
Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup is a traditional soup from Ukraine made with beets as the main ingredient, giving it a vibrant red color. It typically includes a variety of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and onions, as well as sometimes meat like beef or pork. The soup is usually flavored with garlic, dill, and sometimes a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets peeled and grated
- 1 large carrot peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill chopped
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in a bit of oil until translucent.
- Add the grated beets and carrots, and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream on top.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 996mg (43%)Potassium: 1211mg (35%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 3194IU (64%)Vitamin C: 51mg (62%)Calcium: 102mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
