Beef And Beet Borscht

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 inch thick) slice bone-in beef shank
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups diced peeled beets
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

334 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 7.2g 9% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 17.5g 63% DV
Sugar 13.3g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10142.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1860.5mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1084.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 37.2mg 41% DV
Calcium 794mg 61% DV
Iron 25.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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