Russian Palace'S Vegetable Borscht Recipe

Name: Russian Palace'S Vegetable Borscht Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Peel and julienne raw beet to yield 4 cups.
2
Peel and cube potatoes to yield 2-1/2 cups.
3
Finely chop cabbage to yield 6 cups.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add onion and saute until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add beets and carrot. Saute, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
7
Stir in tomato paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
8
In a large stock pot, bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
9
Add potato and cook for 3 minutes.
10
Add cabbage and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
11
Add reserved beet-tomato paste mixture, green pepper, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
12
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
13
Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and dill.
14
Serve hot.

1810

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

302

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped (1 large), 5 medium beets, 1/2 cup carrot, chopped (1 small), and more.

Yes, Russian Palace'S Vegetable Borscht Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!