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Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Borscht Recipe

This Vegetarian Borscht Recipe is simple, versatile, and easy enough for a delicious weeknight dinner! Made from beets and red cabbage, it's packed with nutrients and delicious flavors. Make this one-pot soup for a cozy favorite any day of the week!
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Ukrainian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 142kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 lb beets, peeled and cut into matchsticks about 5-6
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 medium head red cabbage, shredded
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1/2 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt for topping
  • fresh dill for topping

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the beets, carrots, and cucumber into matchsticks.
  • In a large stock pot, cook the minced garlic and chopped onion in the avocado oil.
  • Add in the beets, carrots, salt, and peper, sautéing for about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the cucumber and shredded cabbage, continue to sauté for another 5 minutes (or until the vegetables begin to soften).
  • Add in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes (or until the vegetables are soft).
  • Stir in the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with a dollop of plain greek yogurt and top with fresh dill!

Notes

  • Chopped onions and minced garlic give the soup its base flavor! I love using fresh ingredients, but using powdered onion and garlic are great as well and can save time.
  • Feel free to use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if necessary.
  • Easily make Borscht vegan by substituting the plain greek yogurt with plain almond or soy yogurt.
  • Store this soup in an airtight glass container (as Borscht can dye plastic containers) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months!

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9268IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg