Basic Borscht Recipe

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Basic Borscht
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Directions:

  1. Put the beetroot into a large saucepan with the stock, caraway seeds, bay leaves, and bones (if you're using them).
  2. Cook the beetroot for 1-1 1/2 hours until a knife enters with little resistance. Then, lift them out and run them under cold water for a couple of minutes to cool.
  3. Set the stock aside, chucking out the bones. Give the pan a quick rinse then put it back over a medium heat.
  4. Sweat the onions and cabbage in the butter, keeping the lid on the pan and being careful not to let them colour. Once the cabbage has started to soften (after 10-15 minutes), pour in the stock and bring to a slow simmer.
  5. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and slice them into very rough matchsticks.
  6. Add them to the pan, and once it's boiled, turn down the heat, add the tortellini and simmer for a couple more minutes.
  7. Turn the heat off, adjust the seasoning, then serve with a blob of sour cream and a scattering of chives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 332.22 Kcal (1391 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.09g 20%
Cholesterol 49.15mg 16%
Sodium 354.73mg 15%
Potassium 552.22mg 12%
Total Carbs 42.14g 14%
Sugars 11.58g 46%
Dietary Fiber 5.07g 20%
Protein 12.02g 24%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 101.4mg 563%
Calcium 139.4mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.92 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.16g 20%
Cholesterol 19.37mg 16%
Sodium 139.79mg 15%
Potassium 217.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.61g 14%
Sugars 4.56g 46%
Dietary Fiber 2g 20%
Protein 4.74g 24%
Vitamin C 4mg 17%
Iron 39.9mg 563%
Calcium 55mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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