VEGETARIAN BORSCHT

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A rustic and hearty Eastern European classic originating from the Ukraine with beets, potatoes, and lentils. A wholesome soup for vegetarian diets and gentle on the budget, too. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 small beets, peeled and coarsely grated
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrot, coarsely grated
8 cups water
¼ medium head cabbage, shredded
¾ cup dry yellow lentils
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Combine beets and vinegar in a small frying pan over low heat. Cook, while stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat while beets are cooking. Add onion and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In the meantime, bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add cabbage and lentils. Cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cooked beets and onion-carrot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve with sour cream and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g