Crock Pot Russian Beef Borscht 🥣
Description: A slow-cooked hearty dinner soup, perfect for warming up on chilly winter evenings. This comforting dish is infused with flavors reminiscent of Eastern European cuisine, making it a delightful addition to any potluck or family dinner table. Plus, you can get a head start by prepping the ingredients the night before, allowing you to simply set it and forget it until dinnertime.
Cook Time: 9 hours ⏰
Prep Time: 45 minutes ⏰
Total Time: 9 hours and 45 minutes ⏰
Recipe Category: Vegetable 🥕
Keywords: Russian, Polish, European, Potluck, Winter, Savory 🇷🇺🇵🇱❄️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 159.6
- Fat Content: 3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 36.3mg
- Sodium Content: 142.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 13.4g
- Protein Content: 15.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Green cabbage |
| 1 1/2 | Beets |
| 5 | Carrots |
| 1 | Parsnip |
| 1 | Onion |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Stewing beef |
| 1 | Can diced tomatoes |
| 3 | Lemon juice |
| 1/4 | Sugar |
| 1 | Black pepper |
| Sour cream (for serving) | |
| Fresh parsley (for serving) |
Instructions:
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Layer Ingredients: In a slow cooker, begin by layering the ingredients in the order listed, starting with the green cabbage at the bottom.
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Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 7-9 hours, or until the vegetables are just tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
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Adjust Seasoning: Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. You can add more black pepper, lemon juice, or sugar to suit your taste preferences.
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Serve: When ready to serve, ladle the hot borscht into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a delightful finishing touch.
This Crock Pot Russian Beef Borscht is a true labor of love that rewards you with rich, comforting flavors and tender chunks of beef and vegetables. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’ve created a nourishing meal that will warm both body and soul, perfect for sharing with loved ones on a cold winter’s night. 🌟
