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
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zim1337
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal.
A sad umar khan
[email protected]This borscht is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and filling, and it's sure to keep you feeling cozy.
Ugboaja ngozi Viola
[email protected]I love the addition of the dill and horseradish to this soup. It really gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Samantha Davies
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've already made it several times, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Sksajjad Toper
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets, and this recipe is a great one. The borscht is delicious and the beets are perfectly tender.
sayaba rai
[email protected]This is the best vegan borscht I've ever had. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
Resham Khatri
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the vibrant color.
Wejeff Mojo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few stray carrots and beets in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.
Crystal Libson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the beets is perfectly balanced by the acidity of the tomatoes.
Nhluvuko Ashley
[email protected]This borscht is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the beets, cabbage, and carrots.
Kamohelo Khosi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegan recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
KAY SABA
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's easy to find everything I need at my local grocery store.
Mary Nyadoi
[email protected]The addition of the beets gives this borscht a beautiful color and a slightly sweet flavor.
Ogunloye Temilade
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and filling.
Ali Sayed
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Janet Akinyi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegan soups, but this one is a game-changer. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with veggies.
Wendesen
[email protected]This borscht is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the dill and horseradish.