Beet cabbage soup, also known as punajuurikaalikeitta, is a traditional Finnish dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the crisp crunch of cabbage. This hearty and flavorful soup is a staple of Finnish cuisine, often served during the cold winter months to warm the body and soul. With its vibrant color and unique taste, beet cabbage soup is a culinary delight that offers a taste of Finnish tradition. In this article, we will explore the history and significance of this dish, and provide you with a delicious recipe to create your own bowl of beet cabbage soup at home.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Put beans in a large pot and add cold water to cover generously. Bring to a boil, cover, turn off heat, and let sit 1 hour.
- Drain and return beans to pot. Cover again with cold water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to keep a simmer, and cook until beans are tender to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain beans and set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F. Wrap beets in a large sheet of aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Let beets sit until cool enough to handle.
- Peel beets (their skins should slip off easily after being roasted) and grate them on the large-hole side of a box grater. NOTE: Your fingers may get a little red, so wear gloves if you want to avoid stained hands. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat add oil, onions, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cabbage, stir to combine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage wilts, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add caraway seeds and grated beets. Stir to combine.
- Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer, add beans, and cook until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Add salt and lemon juice, if using, to taste. Serve hot, with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of dill, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 625 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 16 bowls (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CABBAGE AND BEET SLAW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion with 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; set aside 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each grainy mustard and honey. Grate 2 carrots and 1 beet on the large holes of a box grater; add to the dressing along with 1/2 thinly sliced small red cabbage and 1/2 cup parsley; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 20 minutes.
BEET, GINGER AND RED CABBAGE SOUP
This creamy, ruby red soup as a touch of ginger and rosemary. It's topped with a dollop of sour cream and toasted walnuts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, ginger, thyme, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the beets and cabbage and simmer until the potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the herbs and let cool at least 5 minutes. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full).
- Reheat the soup if necessary and adjust the consistency with water and seasoning with salt and pepper as needed
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and toasted chopped walnuts sprinkled on top.
RUSSIAN CABBAGE BORSCHT
An elderly lady residing in Turkey served this to a friend of ours while he was in that country several years ago. She has since passed away, but her recipe lives on. It is the best Borscht recipe I've ever enjoyed. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, chopped fresh tomatoes.
Provided by Puma
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place sliced potatoes and beets in a medium saucepan over high heat; cover with stock, and boil until vegetables are tender. Remove potatoes and beets with a slotted spoon, and reserve stock.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, caraway seeds, and salt; cook until onions become soft and translucent. Then stir in celery, carrots, and cabbage. Mix in reserved stock; cook, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes and beets to the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Stir in cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer at least 30 minutes. Serve topped with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped fresh tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 908 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
UKRAINIAN BEET GREEN CABBAGE ROLLS
This recipe substitutes beet greens for cabbage leaves to make cabbage rolls. My mother used to make these and always served them with a cream sauce instead of tomato sauce. They are fast and easy to make, as you don't cook the beet greens like you must with cabbage leaves. Serve with rice or noodles.
Provided by Anne-Marie Bullis
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat; allow to cool. Place the bread crumbs into a large bowl; pour the milk over the crumbs. Let stand until the crumbs have absorbed the liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked onion, ground beef, ground pork, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 2 large beet leaves; set aside 2 more leaves for the top. Lay remaining beet leaves for filling onto a flat work surface, and place a heaping teaspoon of the meat mixture at the wide end (bottom) of each leaf. Roll the leaf up, enclosing the filling, then place into the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling mixture. Pour the chicken broth over the filled rolls, then place the last 2 reserved leaves over the top of the rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the beet leaves are tender and the filling is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
- Remove the dish from the oven, and pour the liquid from the bottom of the baking dish into a small saucepan. Whisk the flour and cream together in a bowl until smooth, and stir the cream mixture gradually into the pan juices. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat, and cook gently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. To serve, arrange the filled rolls in a serving dish and pour the sauce over the rolls. Sprinkle with chopped dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1389.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BEET & CABBAGE SOUP - PUNAJUURIKAALIKEITTA
Make and share this Beet & Cabbage Soup - Punajuurikaalikeitta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil and add cabbage, beets, caraway and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a lemon wedge for squeezing.
Tips:
- Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible. This will ensure that your soup is packed with nutrients and flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can add or remove vegetables based on your preferences. Some good options include carrots, celery, parsnips, and turnips.
- If you don't have time to cook the soup right away, you can prepare the vegetables in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Then, when you're ready to make the soup, simply add the vegetables to the pot and follow the recipe instructions.
- Beet cabbage soup is a great soup to freeze. Simply let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers. The soup will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat the soup, simply thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or reheat it over low heat on the stovetop.
Conclusion:
Beet cabbage soup is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give beet cabbage soup a try!
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