Best Quick Borscht Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY BORSCHT



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I don't know that this is an authentic version, since it uses such handy ingredients, but it gets points from me for being quick and easy. Plus I like the way it tastes. You can serve this warm or chilled.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups finely shredded cabbage (you can use coleslaw mix)
1 cup vegetable broth (beef broth ok)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sliced beets (undrained)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 large onion, sliced (rings separated)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
6 fresh dill sprigs (for garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, mix together all ingredients except sour cream and dill sprigs.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with sour cream and dill sprigs.

QUICK BORSCHT



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This recipe is my adaptation of the author's mother's recipe for a quick vegetarian borscht from "Please to the Table". The recipe can be made vegetarian by using all vegetable broth instead of the combination of beef and vegetable broths that I use, and if you go a little further and use all vegetable oil, instead of butter and oil, it should be vegan. It's currently a favorite of mine, and I'm putting it here for safekeeping. It does come together pretty quickly, especially compared to more traditional recipes for borscht, which can be quite time consuming. According to your texture preferences, you may either peel the vegetables or not; you may also use a mixture of sweet and hot paprika. I usually serve the soup with a dollop of either light sour cream or plain lowfat greek yogurt.

Provided by Targetgirl

Categories     European

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 celery rib, diced
4 garlic cloves
1 small tart apple, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
1 (14 ounce) can beets
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 bay leaves
4 cups beef broth
1 vegetable stock cube
2 cups water
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar (or more or less, to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot then add the butter.
  • When butter stops sizzling, add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot and sweat them for 3-5 minutes; then add garlic, apple, potatoes and coleslaw mix. Stir to combine and let saute for another 2-5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and paprika to the vegetables, and cook for a couple minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beets, bay leaves, beef broth vegetable stock cube and water. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 698.2, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 8, Sugar 16, Protein 7

QUICK BORSCHT



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can whole or sliced beets
2T butter
1 large onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic
2 c water
1/4 c red wine vinegar
2 c water
1t sugar
1 t dillweed
1 t caraway
1 1/2 c shredded cabbage
1 can 19oz 540 ml tomatoes
1 can beef broth

Steps:

  • In saucepan, melt butter, add onion , garlic , cabbage, stir till wilted. Add beets, liquid, tomatoes, beef broth, water, vinegar, sugar, dill, caraway. Cover and simmer for 30 mins.

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