Uncle Bill’s Russian/Doukhobour Borscht

Borscht is a traditional Russian and Ukrainian soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is known for its vibrant red color and rich, earthy flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Uncle Bill’s Russian/Doukhobour Borscht

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Doukhobour, Russian Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Beetroot
• 500 gram Potatoes
• 300 gram Cabbage
• 200 gram Carrots
• 150 gram Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 liter Vegetable broth
• 2 piece Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoon Dill
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 tablespoon Sour cream

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the beetroot, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the beetroot, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to the pot and cook for a few minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and vegetable broth.
5. Add the bay leaves, dill, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove the bay leaves and let the borscht rest for 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 12g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.