Uncle Bill's Simple Vegetable Borscht Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1 small green pepper, seeded and diced
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage
1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
1 medium beet, peeled and grated
6 cups water
6 cups vegetable broth
1 large potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
3 1/2 fl oz tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large bay leaf
1/4 tsp crushed black peppercorns
1/2 cup cauliflower floret (or more if desired)
1 large celery rib, chopped small
1 medium red apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 tsp hungarian paprika
1 tsp soy sauce
3 tsp dried dill weed
2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
Add chopped onions, grated carrots, diced green and red peppers and saute' for 5 minutes.
Stir in green and red shredded cabbage, grated beet and saute' for 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
Transfer sautéed vegetables to a large cooking pot.
Add water, vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, bay leaf, crushed peppercorns and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cauliflower florets, chopped celery, diced apple, paprika, soy sauce, dill weed and lemon juice and simmer covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Let borscht sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Refrigerate any unused portion.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.22 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.64g	7%
Cholesterol	1.09mg	0%
Sodium	596.34mg	25%
Potassium	419.41mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.88g	7%
Sugars	6.71g	27%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	3.35g	7%
Vitamin C	24.3mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	49.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.74 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.58g	7%
Cholesterol	0.37mg	0%
Sodium	203.33mg	25%
Potassium	143.01mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.12g	7%
Sugars	2.29g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	13%
Protein	1.14g	7%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	16.9mg	5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.4

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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