Borscht Ii

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bone-in beef shank
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/3 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 pound beets, peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef in oil. Stir in onion and water, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours, until meat is tender.
  2. Remove meat from broth and set aside to cool slightly. Stir carrots, celery, cabbage, beets, tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper into broth. When meat is cool enough to handle, cut meat from bone and into bite-size pieces and return to soup. Simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

448 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 18.1g 23% DV
Carbs 73.4g 27% DV
Fiber 13.3g 48% DV
Sugar 38.5g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10120.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1121.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1073.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 22.6mg 25% DV
Calcium 190mg 15% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% 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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