Russian Cabbage Borscht Recipe
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Russian Cabbage Borscht

By: Puma  
"An elderly lady residing in Turkey served this to a friend of ours while he was in that country several years ago. She has since passed away, but her recipe lives on. It is the best Borscht recipe I've ever enjoyed. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, chopped fresh tomatoes."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced beets
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • sour cream, for topping
  • chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place sliced potatoes and beets in a medium saucepan over high heat; cover with stock, and boil until vegetables are tender. Remove potatoes and beets with a slotted spoon, and reserve stock.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, caraway seeds, and salt; cook until onions become soft and translucent. Then stir in celery, carrots, and cabbage. Mix in reserved stock; cook, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes and beets to the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Stir in cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer at least 30 minutes. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped fresh tomatoes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 128 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Gina Rae 
Don't even bother. This is NOT borscht. I lived in Ukraine and Russia, and married a native... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by redhellojello 
This is the MOST AWESOME and the most delicious Borcht that I have ever tasted, such a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2006 by Ellen L 
I made this and loved it. It was my first time making borscht also but I've eaten plenty and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Gina_CA 
This is a really yummy soup. Hearty, flavorful- who cares if it's not "authentic"? I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by snipsy_doodle 
this was a fabulous soup.... my first time making borscht and i LOVED it.... i couldn't find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by ctwindsor 
Well, either the little old lady from Turkey bought the "Moosewood Cookbook" by Mollie Katzen,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by KymInNM 
Mmmm! This was so hearty and delicious. I'd never had or made borscht before, so I followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by gretatheglorious 
I'd never made Borscht before, but my Russian fiance was begging me to give it a try. So, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by B_32 
For those of you who have trouble with your beets still being hard, try grating the beets for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by California Mom 
Fantastic! Give this one a try. We are part of a CSA and are getting lots of beets and... MORE

 
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