Borscht is a delicious beetroot soup commonly found in Eastern European cuisine. It's a hearty and flavorful dish often enjoyed with a dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups beetroot peeled and grated
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar red wine or apple cider
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper black
- to taste sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the grated beetroot and shredded cabbage, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and vinegar to the pot, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg