Borscht (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. In a large saucepan, cover the beets with cold water by l inch. Stir in 1/4 cup of the vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, and peel the beets. Dice the beets and set aside.
  2. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery, leeks, garlic, and caraway seeds and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  3. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot with the beets, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes to bring the flavors together.
  4. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Season with pepper to taste. To serve divide among warm soup bowls, top with dollops of the sour cream and sprinkle with the dill. Serve with additional vinegar at the table.
  5. Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 316.98 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.78g 17%
Cholesterol 29.54mg 10%
Sodium 2697.2mg 112%
Potassium 1531.03mg 33%
Total Carbs 40.03g 13%
Sugars 18.9g 76%
Dietary Fiber 9.61g 38%
Protein 18.83g 38%
Vitamin C 50.8mg 85%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 157.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 31.38 Kcal (131 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.07g 17%
Cholesterol 2.92mg 10%
Sodium 267.01mg 112%
Potassium 151.57mg 33%
Total Carbs 3.96g 13%
Sugars 1.87g 76%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 38%
Protein 1.86g 38%
Vitamin C 5mg 85%
Iron 0.3mg 15%
Calcium 15.6mg 16%

* 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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