Description
Experience the warmth of this Healthy and Ideal Borscht Soup, a colorful blend of beets, veggies, and herbs that nourishes both body and soul. This comforting dish is not only packed with flavor but also brimming with nutrients. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or served at a festive gathering, this borscht will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and your heart with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and peel beets, carrots, and potatoes; shred cabbage; mince garlic; chop dill.
- 2. Sauté the base: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- 3. Add the vegetables: Mix in beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage until well combined.
- 4. Pour in the broth: Add enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables by about an inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- 5. Season and serve: Stir in lemon juice and dill; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with optional sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg