Uncle Bill’s Simple Vegetable Borscht
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
📝 Description: Make and share this Uncle Bill’s Simple Vegetable Borscht recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
🥕 Recipe Category: Lemon
🔍 Keywords: Apple, Citrus, Cauliflower, Onions, Peppers, Fruit, Vegetable, Russian, European, Vegan, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Margarine |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Green cabbage |
| 1 | Red cabbage |
| 1 | Beet |
| 1 | Water |
| 6 | Vegetable broth |
| 6 | Chicken broth |
| 1 | Potato |
| 3 1/2 | Tomato paste |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1/4 | Black peppercorns |
| 1/2 | Cauliflower floret |
| 1 | Celery rib |
| 1/2 | Red apple |
| 1 | Hungarian paprika |
| 3 | Soy sauce |
| 2 | Dried dill weed |
| 1 | Lemon juice |
🌟 Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
📊 Review Count: 2 reviews
🔥 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 82.6
- Fat Content: 3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 156.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.3g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 4.8g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
🍲 Instructions:
- 🍳 In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
- 🧅 Add chopped onions, grated carrots, diced green and red peppers, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- 🥬 Stir in green and red shredded cabbage, grated beet, and sauté for 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- 🍲 Transfer sautéed vegetables to a large cooking pot.
- 🌊 Add water, vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, bay leaf, crushed peppercorns, and bring to a boil.
- ⏰ Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 🥦 Add cauliflower florets, chopped celery, diced apple, paprika, soy sauce, dill weed, and lemon juice. Simmer covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 🚫 Remove from heat.
- 🍂 Remove and discard bay leaf.
- 🧂 Adjust seasonings to taste.
- 🍲 Let borscht sit for 15 minutes before serving.
- ❄️ Refrigerate any unused portion.
This hearty Uncle Bill’s Simple Vegetable Borscht recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a comforting bowl of goodness. With a base of sautéed vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a touch of tanginess from lemon juice, each spoonful is a symphony of taste. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Russian cuisine or simply looking to add more veggies to your diet, this borscht will surely become a favorite. Don’t forget to adjust the seasonings to your liking and enjoy the leftovers—this soup tastes even better the next day! Serve it with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh dill, or alongside a slice of crusty bread for a satisfying meal that warms the soul. 🍲✨
