Stewed Beet and Cabbage Borscht with Caraway Flair

Name: Stewed Beet and Cabbage Borscht with Caraway Flair
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1.5 cups thinly sliced potatoes; 1 cup thinly sliced beets; 4 cups vegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1.5 cups chopped onions; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 large carrot, sliced; 3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage; black pepper to taste; 0.25 teaspoon fresh dill weed; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 cup tomato puree; sour cream, for topping; chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Savor the flavors of Russia with this hearty borscht, featuring tender beets, potatoes, and cabbage slow-cooked in a savory broth infused with caraway seeds, dill, and honey.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

80 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories243calories

carbohydrates36g

fat5g

protein3g

Dinner Lunch Russian Polish

Ingredients

1.5 cups thinly sliced potatoes

1 cup thinly sliced beets

4 cups vegetable stock or water

2 tablespoons butter

1.5 cups chopped onions

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 teaspoons salt

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 large carrot, sliced

3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage

black pepper to taste

0.25 teaspoon fresh dill weed

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup tomato puree

sour cream, for topping

chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring potatoes and beets to a boil in the stock or water. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon; reserve the stock.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, caraway seeds, and salt, cooking until onions are soft and translucent.

Stir in celery, carrot, and cabbage. Pour in the reserved stock; cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, around 10 minutes.

Add potatoes and beets back into the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Mix in vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Portion borscht into bowls. Top with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped tomatoes to serve.