This classic Eastern European beef borscht is perfect for a chilly nights. Enjoy a hot, satisfying sip packed with nutritious vegetables and robust flavor that you’re sure to love.
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This Beef Borscht is a heart-healthy and high-protein soup that is also gluten-free and diabetic-friendly. It contains lean beef, a wide variety of fiber-rich vegetables, and is low in saturated fat and sodium. This makes it a great choice for a satisfying dinner that is both nutritious and supports your health goals.
Borscht is traditionally served hot with a dollop of sour cream or, in this case, fat-free Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Serve it as a main course with a slice of dark rye bread.
This savory stew has a slightly sweet, earthy flavor from the beets, balanced by the savory beef and a tang from the vinegar. The flavor deepens as it simmers, becoming more complex and robust.
Yes, this borscht recipe is packed with nutrients. It is a heart-healthy, high-protein, and low-sodium meal that is full of vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables and lean beef.
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Recipe yields 10 servings
In a stockpot, combine beef, beef stock, thyme, parsley, celery and bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard.
Add beets, leeks, potatoes, onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes. Stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with Greek yogurt and chopped parsley or dill.