Best Helgas Russian Borscht Recipes

RUSSIAN BORSCHT SOUP

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With beets, carrots, cabbage and tomatoes, this Russian borscht soup recipe is great for gardeners like myself. Not only is it delicious, but its bright crimson color is eye-catching on the table. -Ginny Bettis, Montello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups chopped fresh beets
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped onion
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the beets, carrots, onion and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add tomatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir in salt, dill and pepper. Top each serving with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HELGA'S RUSSIAN BORSCHT

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We have a neighbor named Helga whose parents are from Russia. One day my husband and I were invited to dinner. My husband is a picky eater, but loves this dish made with beef instead of lamb. I think it's wonderful either way.

Provided by KIKI810

Categories Borscht

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 ½ quarts beef broth
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ¼ pounds cabbage, cored and shredded
1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
2 pounds beets, peeled and diced (tops reserved)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint sour cream
¼ cup chopped dill

Steps:

Heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot until very hot. Add the cubed lamb, and sear until well browned. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and translucent, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth, vinegar, and lemon juice; add the cabbage, tomatoes, diced beets, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb and beets are tender, about 2 hours.
Chop the beet tops, stir into the borscht, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish the soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of dill after ladling in the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 763.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

HELGA'S RUSSIAN BORSCHT

Helga's Russian Borscht image

We have a neighbor named Helga whose parents are from Russia. One day my husband and I were invited to dinner. My husband is a picky eater, but loves this dish made with beef instead of lamb. I think it's wonderful either way.

Provided by KIKI810

Categories Borscht

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 ½ quarts beef broth
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ¼ pounds cabbage, cored and shredded
1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
2 pounds beets, peeled and diced (tops reserved)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint sour cream
¼ cup chopped dill

Steps:

Heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot until very hot. Add the cubed lamb, and sear until well browned. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and translucent, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth, vinegar, and lemon juice; add the cabbage, tomatoes, diced beets, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb and beets are tender, about 2 hours.
Chop the beet tops, stir into the borscht, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish the soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of dill after ladling in the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 763.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

RUSSIAN BORSCHT

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I immigrated to the United States from western Russia in 1998. When I made friends, I found that many people had heard of Borscht, a traditional soup made with fresh beets, but few knew how to cook it. So I prepared this recipe from my grandmother, and everyone seemed to like it.-Svetlana Chriscaden, Falconer, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

8 cups water
1 pound beef shanks
5 whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium uncooked beets, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Place the first six ingredients in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute beets in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. stir in vinegar; set aside. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; cool. Remove meat from the bones; discard bones. Cut meat into chunks; set aside. strain broth, discarding peppercorns and bay leaves. Skim fat. Add enough water to broth to measure 6 cups; return to kettle. Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsley and beets. Bring to a boil., In a skillet, saute onion in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Whisk into soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. add tomatoes. process soup in small batches in a blender or food processor; pour into a large saucepan. Add beef; heat through. Garnish with sour cream.

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