Ukrainian Classic Borsch Recipe

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Ukrainian Classic Borsch
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Directions:

  1. FOR THE STOCK: 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.
  2. Add the remaining stock ingredients and reduce the heat to low.
  3. Simmer, partially covered, until the meat is tender, at least 45 minutes.
  4. When the stock is ready, remove the beef, pork, and marrow bones, and set all but the marrow bones aside.
  5. Strain the stock through a fine sieve into a clean large pot and discard all the solids.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  7. Meanwhile, wash and dry the beets and wrap each one separately in aluminum foil.
  8. Bake the beets until tender, 1 1/4 hours.
  9. Do this while the stock is cooking.
  10. FOR THE SOUP: Allow the beets to cool until manageable, then stem and peel them and cut into julienne or fine dice.
  11. Bring the stock to a boil, add the cabbage and cook for 15 minutes, add the potatoes, onion, carrots, peppers and cook for 20 more minutes, add beets and tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  12. Season to taste with sugar, pepper, and additional lemon juice and salt.
  13. Simmer for 15 more minutes.
  14. Cut the beef into bite-size pieces and scrape all the meat off the bones.
  15. Add meat to the soup.
  16. Simmer for 15 more minutes.
  17. Remove the borsch from the heat and sprinkle with the minced garlic, bacon (if desired), and 3 tablespoons each parsley and dill.
  18. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.
  19. Serve with sour cream.
  20. Serves 12 to 14.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1233.47 Kcal (5164 kJ)
Calories from fat 895.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.49g 153%
Cholesterol 274.22mg 91%
Sodium 274.3mg 11%
Potassium 1354.21mg 29%
Total Carbs 24.75g 8%
Sugars 10.75g 43%
Dietary Fiber 5.03g 20%
Protein 62.38g 125%
Vitamin C 39mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 12.2mg 68%
Calcium 109.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.29 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.28g 153%
Cholesterol 33.86mg 91%
Sodium 33.87mg 11%
Potassium 167.2mg 29%
Total Carbs 3.06g 8%
Sugars 1.33g 43%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 20%
Protein 7.7g 125%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 65%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 29%
Iron 1.5mg 68%
Calcium 13.5mg 11%

* 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

  • 32.2
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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