BEET GREEN BORSCHT

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Make and share this Beet Green Borscht recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 medium onions, chopped small
19 fluid ounces canned tomatoes, including liquid (crush tomatoes)
16 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped small
1 medium red beet, scrubbed and cut in half
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups chopped young beets, with tops
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 medium green pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups diagonally cut green beans (about 1 inch long)
1 stalk celery, chopped small
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill weed or 3 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, melt 1/4 cup of margarine or butter.
  • Add chopped onions and saute' for 5 minutes but do not brown.
  • Add mashed tomatoes including liquid and simmer until reduced to about half (about 20 minutes) then set aside.
  • In a large cooking pot, add 16 cups of water and bring to boil.
  • Add salt, potato quarters, chopped carrots and the beet and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • When potatoes are tender, remove into a bowl and mash.
  • Add the remainder 1/4 cup of margarine or butter, half and half cream to the mashed potatoes and mix well, then set aside.
  • Trim tail ends of the young beets, and scrub only, then cut into small pieces and add to soup pot.
  • Chop beet greens into medium size pieces and add to soup pot.
  • Add cubed potatoes, spinach greens, green and red peppers, green beans, chopped celery, cauliflower florets and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add mashed potato mixture, tomato/onion mixture, green onions, fresh dill weed and bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon juice and stir well.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Cover and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Refrigerate any unused portion of soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 526.4, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.1

Tonuja eislam Tanve
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the beet greens were tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Passover Oluwatade
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The beet greens add a unique flavor that I really enjoy.


Aroloye Hadeyinka
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I love this borscht! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I always make a big pot of it and freeze the leftovers for later.


Ephrem Habtamu
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This is a great recipe for using up beet greens. I had a bunch of them that were starting to wilt, and this was the perfect way to use them up. The borscht was delicious, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Fredk Official
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I was pleasantly surprised by this borscht. I'm not usually a fan of beets, but the beet greens were mild and flavorful. The broth was also very tasty, with a nice balance of sweet and sour. I'll definitely be making this again!


Shawn Frey
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This beet green borscht is a fantastic dish! I love the vibrant color and the earthy flavor of the beet greens. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread, and it was t


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