Russian Borscht

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Russian

Russian Borscht is a hearty, vibrant beet soup renowned for its rich flavors and comforting warmth. Featuring earthy beets, tender vegetables, and a dollop of sour cream, this dish is perfect for cold days or when craving a nourishing, flavorful meal that celebrates Eastern European cuisine.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make vegetable soup with potatoes, cabbage, onions, carrots, and beef, including raw beets if using fresh.
  2. Add canned beets when the soup is almost done.
  3. Add tomatoes and a generous amount of dill weed to taste.
  4. Serve the hot soup with a dollop of sour cream or cottage cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

449 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.1g 20% DV
Total Fat 22.4g 29% DV
Carbs 54.4g 20% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 353.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 1496.5mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 18.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1052.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 46.2mg 51% DV
Calcium 180.5mg 14% DV
Iron 4.3mg 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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