Soups

Grandma Katrina's Russian Borscht (Healthy Version)

kira vosk
January 08, 2015
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Here is a traditional russian borscht recipe my Grandma Katrina used to make, I made a healthy version of it, on a chilly night like tonight ( a balmy -1 )for dinner it's perfect!

2 quarts beef stock
3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1 cup potatoes, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1/2 cup juice (from can of beets)
1 cup cooked or canned beets, diced
a pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
chopped dill or parsley (for garnishing)
sour cream ( light )
1/2 sliced hard boiled egg
In a large heavy pan, melt margarine and lightly sauté cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion for approximately 5 minutes. Add beef stock. Blend canned tomatoes or press through a sieve until fine....
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
1423

Sodium
4631mg
192% DV

Fat
62g
96% DV

Protein
60g
120% DV

Carbs
146g
49% DV

Fiber
41g
165% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Vegan Low-Sodium Dinner Low-Fat High-Fiber Low-Carbohydrate Low-Sulfite European

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Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
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Fat
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19% DV

Protein
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26% DV

Carbs
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24% DV

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