Beet green borscht is a delightful and nutritious summer soup that originated in Eastern Europe. Traditionally made with fresh young beet greens, this vibrant and flavorful soup is the perfect way to highlight the unique taste and health benefits of these leafy greens. The recipe is quite simple, featuring a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices that come together in a rich and satisfying broth. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a hearty and comforting dinner, beet green borscht is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BEETS-WITH-GREENS BORSCHT
Provided by Jane Sigal
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a soup pot, combine beets (not greens), bones, cabbage, tomatoes, onion, 8 cups water, bay leaf and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, put potatoes in a medium saucepan of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a cutting board. Add chopped greens to boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
- Discard bay leaf. Remove bones, remove meat from bones, chop meat and return meat to soup. Taste and add salt if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and season with white pepper. Top with potatoes and greens, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
BEET AND BEET GREEN BORSCHT
I've had a few rounds of making borscht, but I really like yellow beets, which we often get at the farmer's markets here, and I don't always like cabbage in it. In this version I take advantage of the lovely tasty beet greens that I used to just toss. I like to top with greek yogurt, and this dish is insanely light with fat free yogurt without loosing anything. ... highly recommended.
Provided by MC Baker
Categories European
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Starting with cold water bring beets and potatoes to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook until firm, but cooked through, ~20 minutes.
- Add carrots, onion, garlic and cook 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook 10 more minutes or until greens have wilted.
- Taste for salt, and add if needed, add lemon juice, stir.
- Pour in bowls and garnish with yogurt and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 43.2, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 3.5
BEET GREEN BORSCHT
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
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
SUMMER BORSCHT WITH BEET GREENS
Place beef bones into a deep pot and cover with cold water. Turn the heat on for low and slowly bring to a simmer. Remove any foam that starts to appear on the surface. Simmer the bone broth on low for 4-5 hours. Add salt 30 minutes before the broth is done. After the broth is done, strain it to get rid of bone pieces and other unwanted bits.
Provided by CookingBorscht.com
Categories Borscht with bone-based broth
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Cut the greens off the beets and separate leaves from stems. Cut the stems into small cubes and boil for 7-10 minutes. Cut the leaves into strips.
- Cut your carrots into long strips and onions into half circles. Heat oil on the skillet and cook the vegetables on medium heat until onion becomes transparent.
- Bring to broth back to a boil. Place your fried vegetables, cubed potatoes, beetroot greens and cut parsley root in the pot. Cook everything for 25 minutes. Then add boiled beetroot stems, cut tomatoes or tomato puree, cubed bell peppers and zucchini, beans, sugar, vinegar and bay leaf. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Cook for 10 more minutes and turn the heat off.
- When serving the borscht, add sour cream and chopped parsley and dill into the bowls.
- You will need:
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175
BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Potato Side Quick & Easy Beet Winter Cabbage Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 5 cups, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the garlic, the cuminseed, the cabbage, and the potato, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, 1/2 cup water, the beets with the reserved liquid, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the soup, covered partially, for 25 minutes. Divide the soup between 2 bowls and garnish it with the sour cream and the dill.
BEET BORSCHT
My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden's bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the beets, carrots, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broth, cabbage and butter; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and chives or dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND BEET BORSCHT
It was this soup that started my lifelong love of adding sour cream to things. The way the tangy, rich cream melts into the hot, beefy broth is a wonder to behold.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
- Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SASHA'S VEGAN BORSCHT
This is my friend Sasha's Russian family recipe for borscht. I made a few small changes to her recipe: I took my time sauteing the vegetables instead of adding them all at once, and I added a little brown sugar to deepen the flavor. Borscht tastes great reheated but it won't have the vibrant color any longer.
Provided by nch
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the greens off the beets. Remove stems and discard. Wash and dry leaves, then chop. Set aside.
- Scrub beets and place into a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until beets can be easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel immediately and grate coarsely. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion and slowly cook until soft and translucent, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant without browning, about 1 minute.
- Add carrots, rutabaga, and parsnip and cook over medium heat until vegetables start to soften, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and continue cooking until vegetables start to brown in some spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 quarts water, cabbage, salt, and bay leaf; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beet greens in the last 2 minutes. Leave the pot uncovered so beet greens maintain their color.
- Mix in grated beets and remove borscht from the heat immediately to stop the cooking process; this will preserve its bright color. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 657.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
CHILLED GREEN BORSCHT
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the stock, wash the leeks by trimming their ends, slicing them lengthwise in quarters and separating and rinsing each layer under cold water. Put them in a large pot along with the other ingredients, cover with 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, until only a 1/2 gallon of liquid remains. Remove from the heat, strain and discard the solids.
- For the soup, melt the butter in a large pan. Wash the leeks thoroughly; trim so only the white part remains; julienne and soften them in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring, about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beets and continue to cook, stirring, 5 minutes; then add the lima beans and cook 5 minutes more.
- Add the zucchini, lettuce, sorrel and beet greens, cover with the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add 1/2 cup of the pickle juice and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add 1/8 cup of the dill and cool in the refrigerator. Before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of pickle juice, the vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining dill. Serve chilled with a dollop of sour cream in each bowl. (The borscht can be made several days ahead.)
BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT
Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Lunch Beet Winter Cabbage Sour Cream Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, cabbage and onion and sauté until cabbage softens, about 5 minutes. Add 8 cups broth, beets and tomatoes. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Working in small batches, puree 4 cups of soup in blender; return to remaining soup in pot. If desired, add more broth by 1/2 cupfuls to thin soup. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with dollop of sour cream; sprinkle with parsley. Serve, passing lemon wedges separately.
Tips:
- Choose young beet greens with tender leaves: Mature leaves can be tough and bitter.
- Wash beet greens thoroughly: Remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
- Chop beet greens into small pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your borscht: Potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage are all common additions.
- Add some meat or fish to your borscht for extra flavor: Beef, pork, or chicken are all good choices.
- Season your borscht to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
- Serve borscht hot or cold: It's delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Beet green borscht is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beet greens. With a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this soup at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give beet green borscht a try!
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