Borsch(With Beef)

Cook: 120 min Cuisine: Eastern European

A hearty Russian beet soup featuring tender beef, vegetables, and a tangy tomato base, perfect for warming up and rich in flavor for family dinners or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef for soup
  • 1 marrow bone
  • 6 c. water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)
  • 1 bunch beets
  • 2 c. chopped cabbage
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. sliced carrots

Instructions

  1. Trim all fat from beef; place beef and marrow bone in a deep pot.
  2. Add water, beef bouillon cubes, salt, and bay leaf to the pot.
  3. Bring to a boil; skim off any foam. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beef is almost tender.
  4. Remove beef, bone, and bay leaf from the pot.
  5. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and return to the simmering stock.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste.
  7. Add chopped beets, cabbage, onion, and carrots to the pot.
  8. Bring to a full boil, then cover and simmer for an additional hour.
  9. Serve hot in large bowls topped with sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

372 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 12.3g 16% DV
Carbs 60.2g 22% DV
Fiber 15g 54% DV
Sugar 16g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10114.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1309.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 23.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1025.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 28.9mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 353mg 27% DV
Iron 14.3mg 79% 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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