Russian Borscht Recipe

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Russian Borscht
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cover the meat with the cold water in a large stock pot.
  2. Add the salt and bring slowly to the boiling point.
  3. Skim the top of the water and discard.
  4. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Remove meat and set aside to cool.
  6. Add the onions and beets to the stock pot.
  7. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  8. Add the potato, celery, and carrot.
  9. Continue cooking for about 15minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, after the meat is cool, shred it and discard any fat or bones. Add the shredded pork to the stock pot.
  11. Add the cabbage and cook til tender.
  12. Be careful not to overcook.
  13. Stir in the tomato soup and garlic.
  14. Blend the flour with 3 TBS. of cold water.
  15. Add some of the soup liquid to the flour and stir till smooth.
  16. Add to the borscht.
  17. Add the beet kvas and season with salt and pepper.
  18. Bring to the boiling point.
  19. Flavor with dill weed.
  20. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 146.36 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g 7%
Cholesterol 44.6mg 15%
Sodium 300.07mg 13%
Potassium 500.68mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.53g 3%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 17.07g 34%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 60.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.57 Kcal (157 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.21g 7%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 15%
Sodium 77.03mg 13%
Potassium 128.52mg 11%
Total Carbs 2.19g 3%
Sugars 0.91g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 9%
Protein 4.38g 34%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 15.6mg 6%

* 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

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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