Helga's Russian Borscht Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 25, 2008

Love this recipe!!! My wife is from Belarus and I would keep asking her to make Borscht, she never has time lol. Finally I took matters into my own hands and made it my self thanks for the great recipe. The only thing I changed was I didn't leave on for 2 hours only 45 mins and it was good. Taste to tell I always say,its the best part of cooking.

—Jason

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 20, 2009

This soup was good and easy. My staple borscht starts w/sauted cabbage, onion, scredded carrots and bacon which is added to broth with both cubed and mashed potatoes along with beets which is excellent, but more time consuming. Don't think I'll make this one again and will stick to my own recipe.

—Karen

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13 Ratings

Mar 09, 2008

a great borscht, i used lamb shanks and roasted my beets first. made it more sweet and savory,also threw in some carrots. a good recipe thanks helga!

—jason

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Mar 21, 2008

This was the first time that I have ever made Borscht, and this recipe was easy to prep/cook and was very good. I couldn't get my hands on any lamb, so I used beef instead. I will definitely make it again.

—Gute

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Feb 23, 2009

I love beet soup and I thought that the lamb gave this soup a wonderful dimension. I also added a few extra ingredients: carrots, garlic and fennel seeds (added with the lamb/onions) as well as a handful of barley, a couple of diced potatoes and 2 tablespoons of honey. Yum-tastic! Thanks Helga!

—K-Park

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Dec 01, 2011

Excellent!! I had to use beef chuck because I could not find lamb in my area. Also added a diced turnip and 1/2 cup chopped celery along with the other vegetables and reduced the beef broth to two and 1/2 quarts. I also used canned tomatoes ( 16 oz can). Will make this again. It taste even better the second day after the flavors mingle.

—Lloyd

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Aug 19, 2010

Amazing borscht. Made my mom mad a little bit that I one upped hers with this recipe. I substitute stew beef for the lamb, just because lamb is next to impossible to find near me, and it is still to die for. Freezes very well.

—qtpieinluv

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Mar 03, 2011

First time making this and it turned out great! Will make this again for sure!! Thanks

—belvaben@yahoo.com

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Nutrition

Calories
528 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
33 g
11%

Cholesterol
72 mg
24%

Fat
32.5 g
50%

Fiber
8.4 g
34%

Protein
28.3 g
57%

Sodium
763 mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Helga's Russian Borscht

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 528
Calories from Fat: 293

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.5g 50 %
Saturated Fat 14.7g 73 %
Cholesterol 72mg 24 %
Sodium 763mg 31 %
Potassium 1655mg 46 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 8.4g 34 %
Protein 28.3g 57 %
** Sugars 19.5g
** Vitamin A 34 %
** Vitamin C 103 %
** Calcium 25 %
** Iron 42 %
** Thiamin 22 %
** Niacin 111 %
** Vitamin B6 28 %
** Magnesium 30 %
** Folate 141 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.