Best 8 Russian Green Borscht Recipes

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Russian green borscht, also known as summer borscht or shchi, is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. This traditional Russian dish is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including sorrel, spinach, dill, and green onions. The sorrel and spinach give the soup its characteristic tangy flavor, while the dill and green onions add a bright, herbaceous note.

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SASHA'S VEGAN BORSCHT



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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

4 medium red beets with greens
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 quarts water
¼ medium head green cabbage, shredded
2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch parsley, stems removed, finely chopped
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

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

RUSSIAN GREEN BORSCHT



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

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons beef base (or 4 beef bouillon cubes)
salt (don't add too much, the beef base will be salty)
pepper
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 leeks, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lb sorrel, chopped
1/2 lb spinach leaves, chopped
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Add water, beef base, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add parsnips, carrots, leeks, celery and potatoes.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes more, or until meat is tender.
  • Add sorrel and spinach and simmer until greens are tender, 5-10 minutes more.
  • Taste and add sugar if it's too sour.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 133.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 22.3

RUSSIAN BORSCHT



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I immigrated to the United States from western Russia in 1998. When I made friends, I found that many people had heard of Borscht, a traditional soup made with fresh beets, but few knew how to cook it. So I prepared this recipe from my grandmother, and everyone seemed to like it.-Svetlana Chriscaden, Falconer, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups water
1 pound beef shanks
5 whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium uncooked beets, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute beets in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. stir in vinegar; set aside. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; cool. Remove meat from the bones; discard bones. Cut meat into chunks; set aside. strain broth, discarding peppercorns and bay leaves. Skim fat. Add enough water to broth to measure 6 cups; return to kettle. Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsley and beets. Bring to a boil., In a skillet, saute onion in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Whisk into soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. add tomatoes. process soup in small batches in a blender or food processor; pour into a large saucepan. Add beef; heat through. Garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT BORSCHT FROM THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM



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This recipe is in three parts: meat bouillon, beet broth and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

5 ounces short rib
5 ounces pork butt
5 ounces duck legs
1/2 bunch parsley
5 to 6 whole juniper berries
20 whole cloves
1 diced onion
1 diced carrot
1 garlic, chopped
1 leek, chopped
4 whole peppercorns
2 laurel or bay leaves
Salt
5 ounces beets, washed
1 teaspoon pickling spice
5 ounces white vinegar
5 ounces sugar
1/4-ounce thyme
2 laurel or bay leaves
4 strips finely-cut bacon
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, cut julienne
1 carrot, cut julienne
1 cup chopped green cabbage
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon dill
Garnishes: shredded short rib, pork butt and duck legs, plus sour cream and dill

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large pot with sufficient water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt, and cook on low heat for 4 hours. Skim off fat from the top and discard. Remove approximately 1 cup of meat to use later as garnish for top of dish.
  • Place beets in enough water to cover them and slowly simmer for 40 minutes, (do not boil.) Add remaining beet broth ingredients. Simmer on lowest heat for 3 to 4 hours. Peel beets. Strain the broth from the beets and keep them separately.
  • Fry the bacon in a large pot in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil until crispy. Discard bacon; only the fat is needed. To the bacon fat, add 2 tablespoons butter and the onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic. Cook on medium-low heat until the vegetables are soft. Add tarragon and dill. Add equal parts of meat bouillon and beet broth. Add cooked beets. Simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with shredded meat, sour cream and dill.

RUSSIAN PALACE'S VEGETABLE BORSCHT RECIPE



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From Chef Roza Gorenuk, Russian Palace Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois, for About.com This beet borscht soup recipe with carrots, cabbage, and potatoes has authentic Russian roots. This version comes from the famous Russian Palace Restaurant in Chicago. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes

Provided by luisawoods

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped (1 large)
5 medium beets
1/2 cup carrot, chopped (1 small)
5 teaspoons tomato paste
16 cups chicken stock
2 large potatoes
1 medium head of cabbage
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and julienne raw beet to yield 4 cups.
  • Peel and cube potatoes to yield 2-1/2 cups.
  • Finely chop cabbage to yield 6 cups.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add beets and carrot. Saute, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large stock pot, bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
  • Add potato and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
  • Add reserved beet-tomato paste mixture, green pepper, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and dill.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 707, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.6, Protein 11.1

CHILLED GREEN BORSCHT



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 leeks
2 onions, peeled
2 carrots, broken into a few pieces
4 ribs celery
4 cloves garlic
6 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks, about 2 1/2 pounds
4 large potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dice
3 golden beets, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 pound fresh lima beans, shelled to make 1 cup
3 zucchini, about 1 pound, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise in 1/4-inch slices
2 heads green-leaf lettuce, shredded
2 cups sorrel
Greens from 3 beets, chopped
3/4 cup dill-pickle juice
1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups sour cream

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.)

RUSSIAN CABBAGE BORSCHT



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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

1 ½ cups thinly sliced potatoes
1 cup thinly sliced beets
4 cups vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage
black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup tomato puree
sour cream, for topping
chopped tomatoes, for garnish

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

RUSSIAN BORSCHT SOUP



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With beets, carrots, cabbage and tomatoes, this Russian borscht soup recipe is great for gardeners like myself. Not only is it delicious, but its bright crimson color is eye-catching on the table. -Ginny Bettis, Montello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chopped fresh beets
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped onion
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beets, carrots, onion and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add tomatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir in salt, dill and pepper. Top each serving with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. Spring and early summer are the best seasons for sorrel and spinach.
  • If you can't find fresh sorrel, you can substitute 1 cup of chopped spinach or beet greens.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Serve the soup hot or cold. It's delicious either way.
  • Garnish the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkling of fresh dill, or a hard-boiled egg.

Conclusion:

Russian Green Borscht is a refreshing, flavorful soup that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up fresh vegetables from your garden. With its vibrant green color and tangy flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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