Russian Beef Borscht

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef cubed
  • 2 cans beef stock
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 4 cups beets shredded
  • 4 cups cabbage chopped
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 each bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Brown beef quickly and transfer to a very large soup kettle.
  2. Add broth and water, tomato paste, salt, white and black Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. In skillet, heat oil, add garlic and onions and saute for 5 min.
  4. When meat is done, add to soup kettle with remaining ingredients.
  5. Bring back to boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

866 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.7g 55% DV
Total Fat 40.6g 52% DV
Carbs 120.6g 44% DV
Fiber 39g 100% DV
Sugar 17.9g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10689.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 3669.3mg 78% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1432.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 124.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 664.5mg 51% DV
Iron 37.8mg 100% DV

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

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