Gorky's Cafe Beet Borscht Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs whole beets
14 cups water
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth (or substitute chicken flaored vegetarian broth)
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1 cabbage, cored and cut into 2x2-inch cubes
1 russet potato, large, peeled and cubed

Directions:

Cut off ends and stems of beets, and boil for 20 minutes or until tender-crisp; remove the skin while still warm by rubbing it with a cloth; then cut into 1/4-inch julienne pieces and set aside.
Place 14 cups of water, vinegar, granulated and brown sugars, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, pepper and bay leaves in a large kettle, bring to a boil and skim off foam.
Add onion, cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is transparent, add cabbage, cook 15 minutes or until onion is transparent; add cabbage, cook 15 minutes longer; add potato and cook another 15 minutes, add beets and bring to a boil.
Serve with pumpernickel or rye bread, and butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	167.88 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.3g	0%
Cholesterol	0.26mg	0%
Sodium	615.7mg	26%
Potassium	768.27mg	16%
Total Carbs	38.86g	13%
Sugars	26g	104%
Dietary Fiber	7.82g	31%
Protein	4.8g	10%
Vitamin C	52.1mg	87%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	127.1mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	23.06 Kcal (97 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Cholesterol	0.04mg	0%
Sodium	84.58mg	26%
Potassium	105.54mg	16%
Total Carbs	5.34g	13%
Sugars	3.57g	104%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	31%
Protein	0.66g	10%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	87%
Iron	0.2mg	9%
Calcium	17.5mg	13%

* 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
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