Borscht Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large soup pot, bring the meat, bones, and water to a boil over high heat, periodically skimming off the foam as it rises to the top.
  3. Add the remaining stock ingredients and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, until the meat is tender, at least 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, wash and dry the beets and wrap each one separately in aluminum foil. Bake the beets until tender, 1 1/4 hours.
  5. Allow the beets to cool until manageable, then stem and peel them and cut into julienne strips or fine dice.
  6. When the stock is ready, remove the beef, ham bone, and marrow bones, and set all but the marrow bones aside. Strain the stock through a fine sieve into a clean pot and discard all the solids.
  7. Bring the stock to a boil, add the potatoes and tomatoes, and season with salt. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  8. While the vegetables are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and green pepper, and sauté over medium heat until the onion and green pepper are slightly softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and continue to sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is softened, 10 minutes more. Add the vegetables to the soup.
  9. Sprinkle the beets with 1/4 cup lemon juice and add them to the soup. Stir the soup and simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes.
  10. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and prunes. Season to taste with sugar, pepper, and additional lemon juice and salt, if desired. Simmer for another 7 minutes.
  11. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and scrape all the meat off the ham bone. Add both meats to the soup.
  12. Remove the borscht from the heat and sprinkle with the minced garlic, bacon (if desired), and 3 tablespoons each of parsley and dill. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with additional chopped fresh herbs and pass the sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.59 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.15g 19%
Cholesterol 55.24mg 18%
Sodium 109.98mg 5%
Potassium 579.41mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.76g 5%
Sugars 6.7g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 17.62g 35%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 15.4mg 86%
Calcium 53.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.27 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.92g 19%
Cholesterol 13.25mg 18%
Sodium 26.38mg 5%
Potassium 138.98mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.54g 5%
Sugars 1.61g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 14%
Protein 4.23g 35%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 27%
Iron 3.7mg 86%
Calcium 12.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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