Best 2 Workday Borscht Vegetarian Crock Pot Recipes

To add a touch of warmth and comfort to your busy weekdays, consider preparing a delightful workday borscht in your convenient crock pot. This hearty and nourishing vegetarian dish, with its vibrant red hue, promises to tantalize your taste buds and provide a satisfying meal that will fuel you through the day. As you plan your menu for the week, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for a crock pot workday borscht, bursting with flavor and goodness. From selecting the freshest ingredients to understanding the nuances of cooking this classic soup in a slow cooker, this article will guide you through every step to create a delectable and nutritious workday borscht that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WORKDAY BORSCHT (VEGETARIAN/ CROCK POT)

Workday Borscht (Vegetarian/ Crock Pot) image

From the Whole Foods website. We really like this recipe. The original recipe says to serve with hard boiled eggs and warm "take-n-bake" bread.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories Vegetable

Time 9h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 bunches red beets
3/4 lb russet potato, peeled and cut in half
1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters
32 ounces vegetable broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage (about 1/4 small head)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste
sour cream, to taste
lemon wedge
salt, to taste

Steps:

Remove tops from beets and set aside for another use. Peel beets and cut in half if larger than 2 inches in diameter.
Place beets, potato, onion, broth, and tomato paste in slow cooker and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours.
Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth and return to slow cooker. Take great care when blending hot liquids. Do not fill blender canister more than half full, and make sure that the top is securely attached.
Before you are ready to serve, bury the cabbage in the puree. Cook on high, covered, for 45 minutes. Add 1/4 cup dill, vinegar and lemon juice and season to taste with salt.
In a separate bowl, mix remainder of dill with sour cream. Serve with a dollop of the sour cream in each bowl of soup and with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 48.7, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3

SLOW COOKER BORSCHT

Slow Cooker Borscht image

The best thing about this borscht (other than its delicious flavor) is that it can cook all day long in the slow cooker and be waiting for you when you come home at night. One of my family's ultimate winter comfort foods.

Provided by DAVISAM1

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 beets, peeled and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup baby carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth, or more
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup sour cream, as garnish

Steps:

Place beef, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, dill weed, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the beef and vegetables, adding more broth to cover as needed.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 1/2 hours, or High for 4 hours.
Set heat to High, then stir in the shredded cabbage. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage tender, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 897.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Tips for Making the Best Vegetarian Crock Pot Borscht:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your borscht a more complex flavor. Some good options include beets, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and onions.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Borscht is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste. Some common spices used in borscht include dill, parsley, garlic, and black pepper.
Let the borscht simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
Serve the borscht with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a creamy richness to the soup.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian Crock Pot Borscht is a hearty, flavorful, 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 delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!