Russian Cabbage Borscht Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 02, 2009

Don't let anyone sway you from trying this recipe. My mother was born and raised in Russia, I have friends here in the U.S. who are immigrants from the Ukraine and every one of them makes their borscht a little differently. If you are on a quest for "authentic" borscht like it is the holy grail, good luck - there are many interpretations. I tried this one because I am not pigeonholed into one type. An open mind will yield many good things. This was an EXCELLENT dish. Very clean, very delicious. It has that ethnic taste you are looking for when you want borscht. Who cares what it's called? I loved it and will make it again and again. Thank you for sharing this!

—Lily

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 17, 2006

Don't even bother. This is NOT borscht. I lived in Ukraine and Russia, and married a native Ukrainian. If you're looking for authentic Russian borscht, keep looking and pass this one by.

—Gina Rae

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Oct 18, 2006

This is the MOST AWESOME and the most delicious Borcht that I have ever tasted, such a brilliant recipe. The cider vinegar and the little bit of honey, really does give it something special! Well done, it tastes just like my grandma and grandpa would make!! Well done and thanks! Cheers, Kate

—redhellojello

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Dec 13, 2008

Well, either the little old lady from Turkey bought the "Moosewood Cookbook" by Mollie Katzen, or Mollie borrowed the recipe from the little old lady. In any event, this is the Russian Cabbage Borscht recipe from the "Moosewood Cookbook" (with some minor variations) and, I agree, it is delicious.

—ctwindsor

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Jun 16, 2008

I'd never made Borscht before, but my Russian fiance was begging me to give it a try. So, I made this recipe and he LOVED it. I did add some beef and change the veggie broth/water to beef broth. I also put in red wine instead of cider vinegar. Lastly, I used chopped steamed tomatoes instead of pureed tomatoes because I like the texture better. And I probably put in way more dill than it called for. It was amazing.

—gretatheglorious

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Jun 08, 2006

I made this and loved it. It was my first time making borscht also but I've eaten plenty and this rates with the best. The dill and caraway really make the flavour - I left out the honey and didn't miss it. There's probably a different borscht recipe for every town in eastern Europe. Who cares? It's the taste that matters!

—Ellen L

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Jun 01, 2008

For those of you who have trouble with your beets still being hard, try grating the beets for the soup rather than dicing them, that's how my Baba did it.

—B_32

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Apr 03, 2006

This is a really yummy soup. Hearty, flavorful- who cares if it's not "authentic"? I've traveled in Russia and several republics and it had just the taste I remember, except a little thicker (I did add some more liquid to this one) and sweeter. I didn't have caraway seeds, so that might have given it a nice pungent offset to the sweet. I would probably just put in a teaspoon of honey or no honey if you've got nice, fresh beets and cabbage. I used Hungarian paprika to season it and that was very nice.

—Gina_CA

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Nutrition

Calories
128 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
19.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
3 g
6%

Sodium
908 mg
36%

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

Nutritional Information

Russian Cabbage Borscht

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 128
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 8 %
** Saturated Fat 2.9g 14 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 908mg 36 %
** Potassium 558mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.8g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 3g 6 %
** Sugars 8.6g
Vitamin A 50 %
Vitamin C 57 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 26 %

* 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.