Cabbage Borsht

Name: Cabbage Borsht
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Jewish, Polish, Russian
Ingredients: 3 lb Bone-In Pork Chop; 1 whole Condensed Tomato Soup; 1 whole Diced Carrots; 3 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1 bunch Fresh Dill; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 1 whole Green Cabbage; 1 whole Onion; 3 whole Red Potato; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 gal Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Jewish 🇮🇱Polish 🇵🇱Russian 🇷🇺 High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Clean Eating

Cabbage Borsht is a hearty, homestyle soup brimming with tender chicken, sweet cabbage, potatoes, and a gentle tomato base. Bay leaf and onions build warmth, while fresh dill and parsley add a bright, herbal finish that pairs beautifully with a spoonful of tangy sour cream. Serve it on a chilly day when you want something comforting and satisfying.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the chicken in a large pot of water.
2

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for approximately 30 minutes.
3

Remove from the water, let cool, and shred into bite-size pieces.
4

Discard the skin and bones.
5

In a large stock pot, heat 1 gallon of water with the tomato soup and salt.
6

Bring to a low boil.
7

Place the cabbage, potatoes, carrot, onion, chicken, and bay leaf in the pot, and return to a simmer.
8

Cook at a very low simmer until the vegetables are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
9

Add the parsley and dill, taste, adjust the seasoning with salt if needed, and serve.