Meatless Borsch

Prep: 10 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Eastern European

A hearty, meatless borscht packed with vibrant beets, cabbage, and vegetables, perfect for vegetarians seeking a comforting, flavorful soup full of natural goodness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 or 2 shredded carrots
  • 1 or 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cabbage, shredded
  • 1 small can (8 oz.) sauerkraut
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1/2 stick oleo
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 1 (16 oz.) can shredded beets
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Melt the oleo (butter or margarine) in a large pot and add the chopped onion, shredded carrots, sliced celery, shredded cabbage, sauerkraut, tomato soup, and water.
  2. Cover the pot and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 1 hour.
  3. Add 2 quarts of water and the shredded beets, and continue to cook until heated through.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, and flour until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly.
  6. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Serve hot, optionally with sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

574 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 12.9g 17% DV
Carbs 104.2g 38% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 28.1g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10361mg 100% DV
Potassium 1098mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 928.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 25.1mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 261.3mg 20% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% 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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