**Embark on a Culinary Journey to Russia with this Delightful Duo of Vegetable Borscht Recipes**
Discover the vibrant flavors and rich history of Russian cuisine with these two tantalizing vegetable borscht recipes. Originating from the heart of Eastern Europe, borscht is a traditional soup that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Our culinary adventure begins with a classic rendition, brimming with an array of colorful vegetables, including vibrant beets, crisp cabbage, hearty carrots, and aromatic onions. Simmered in a flavorful broth, this comforting soup is a symphony of tangy, earthy, and slightly sweet notes.
For those seeking a vegan variation, we present an equally delectable recipe that retains the essence of this iconic dish. This plant-based version boasts an array of wholesome ingredients, such as tender beets, hearty potatoes, nutritious carrots, and savory onions, all harmoniously blended in a rich and flavorful broth. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, transporting you to the heart of Russian culinary traditions.
RUSSIAN PALACE'S VEGETABLE BORSCHT RECIPE
From Chef Roza Gorenuk, Russian Palace Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois, for About.com This beet borscht soup recipe with carrots, cabbage, and potatoes has authentic Russian roots. This version comes from the famous Russian Palace Restaurant in Chicago. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes
Provided by luisawoods
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Peel and julienne raw beet to yield 4 cups.
- Peel and cube potatoes to yield 2-1/2 cups.
- Finely chop cabbage to yield 6 cups.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add beets and carrot. Saute, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large stock pot, bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
- Add potato and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add cabbage and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
- Add reserved beet-tomato paste mixture, green pepper, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and dill.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 707, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.6, Protein 11.1
GERMAN/RUSSIAN BORSCHT
This is my (German from Russia) grandma's recipe passed down to me by my mother (her daughter in law). My grandma was born in Russia in the early 1900s and came to America on a ship with a passport saying she was a boy!!! Anyway, the secret to this soup is in the fresh beets!!! Using the beet leaves and the juice from the cooked beets.
Provided by RochelleS
Categories Vegetable
Time 13h
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add beets into a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Fill with water and add vinegar. Cook over medium heat until tender, this may take an hour or so. Check for doneness by poking a toothpick or fork into a beet. Remove beets and reserve juice. Peel and dice beets when they have cooled.
- For cooking the rest of the soup you may choose which method of cooking (baking, or slow cooking) that works best for you. Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT beets, beet leaves, and cream) into a roaster pan to bake in oven, or large crock pot to slow cook.
- Simmer in a 250 degrees oven for 6-8 hours or low in a crock pot for 8-12 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- If the broth looks fatty, strain broth from vegetables, let cool, and skim off fat. Sometimes I may cook the vegetables the day before so that all the fat will separate and flavors blend.
- Add broth, vegetables, beets, and reserved beet juice into a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Bring to a boil.
- Add beet leaves, cook 5 minutes.
- Add cream, turn heat off. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
RUSSIAN BORSCHT
I immigrated to the United States from western Russia in 1998. When I made friends, I found that many people had heard of Borscht, a traditional soup made with fresh beets, but few knew how to cook it. So I prepared this recipe from my grandmother, and everyone seemed to like it.-Svetlana Chriscaden, Falconer, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the first six ingredients in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute beets in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. stir in vinegar; set aside. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; cool. Remove meat from the bones; discard bones. Cut meat into chunks; set aside. strain broth, discarding peppercorns and bay leaves. Skim fat. Add enough water to broth to measure 6 cups; return to kettle. Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsley and beets. Bring to a boil., In a skillet, saute onion in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Whisk into soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. add tomatoes. process soup in small batches in a blender or food processor; pour into a large saucepan. Add beef; heat through. Garnish with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
- Beets and cabbage are the key ingredients in this soup, so make sure they are fresh and of good quality.
- If you don't have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use store-bought broth or water.
- Add more or less vinegar to taste. You can also use lemon juice instead of vinegar.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley.
Conclusion:
Russian Palaces Vegetable Borscht is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very healthy soup, as it is packed with vegetables and nutrients. This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also very affordable to make. If you are looking for a new and exciting soup recipe, I highly recommend trying Russian Palaces Vegetable Borscht.
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