Best Russian Borscht Soup 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.

CHILLED BORSCHT SOUP A RUSSIAN RECIPE

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What's not to like? A beet and cabbage refrigerated soup. Goes great with a hot grilled kielbasa sandwich topped with sauerkraut and a little horse radish sauce. Even a ice cold libation on the side. Like a cold beer or even a REINDEER COCKTAIL. That's Russian vodka with a couple cranberries added on the rocks! Enjoy a perfect...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories Vegetable Soup

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can(s) beef broth.......10-1/2...oz.
1 can(s) shoestring beets...16 oz.
1 c shredded cabbage
2 Tbsp onions...finely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
ANY top with: sour cream and chopped celery or green onions..

Steps:

1. Heat broth, beets with the liquid, cabbage, onion and sugar to boiling. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and refrigerate until chilled. Top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream, chopped celery, or green onions. Makes about 4 serving...or two large ones! YUMMY... Note: Main foto is from Huffingpost.com