SASHA'S VEGAN BORSCHT
This is my friend Sasha's Russian family recipe for borscht. I made a few small changes to her recipe: I took my time sauteing the vegetables instead of adding them all at once, and I added a little brown sugar to deepen the flavor. Borscht tastes great reheated but it won't have the vibrant color any longer.
Provided by nch
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the greens off the beets. Remove stems and discard. Wash and dry leaves, then chop. Set aside.
- Scrub beets and place into a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until beets can be easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel immediately and grate coarsely. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion and slowly cook until soft and translucent, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant without browning, about 1 minute.
- Add carrots, rutabaga, and parsnip and cook over medium heat until vegetables start to soften, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and continue cooking until vegetables start to brown in some spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 quarts water, cabbage, salt, and bay leaf; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beet greens in the last 2 minutes. Leave the pot uncovered so beet greens maintain their color.
- Mix in grated beets and remove borscht from the heat immediately to stop the cooking process; this will preserve its bright color. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 657.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
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Maria Bowman
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love the addition of the dill and sour cream. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Deone Rabe
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's easy to make, flavorful, and healthy. I love the combination of the sweet beets and the sour cabbage. I will definitely be making this again.
Aretha Pagel
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. The flavors are rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy vegan soup.
shuvo hridoy
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the dill and sour cream. I will definitely be making this again.
Martha Kayon
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The soup is also very flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Raiyan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The flavors are rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy vegan soup.
Gaming Rajib
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Mandira Tamang
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. The soup is also very filling. I will definitely be making this again.
ANIBIKO RICHARD
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup is very flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy vegan soup.
x XLYRIX
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of the sweet beets and the sour cabbage. The soup is also very hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayyan Malik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really liked this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and healthy vegan soup.
MR SHADU
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it is so delicious! I love the combination of the vegetables and the broth. I also love the addition of the dill and sour cream. This soup is a keeper!
Purev Purev
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters. The soup is hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Rakesh shah
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that is because I used a different type of vinegar than the recipe called for. Other than that, the soup was very good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.
Sima Saha
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this soup. I am not vegan, but I am always looking for new and healthy recipes to try. This soup is packed with vegetables and has a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
DJ DMJ supreme
[email protected]This is the best vegan borscht I have ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Gcinile Ngubo
[email protected]I love how flavorful this soup is! I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The addition of the dill and sour cream really makes the soup.
Ali haadar Ali haadar
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a big hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Mahdi Hasan
[email protected]This vegan borscht is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The flavors are rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and nut