Chilled Russian Beet Borscht
Chilled Russian Beet Borscht is a bright, tangy soup with tender beets simmered in beef broth, balanced by a hint of red wine vinegar. Cooling cucumber adds crunch while a dollop of sour cream brings silky richness. Serve it well-chilled on warm days as a light lunch or a refreshing first course at dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Russian Beet Borscht, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the stems and leaves from the beets, but leave the skins on.
- 2
Place the beets in a deep pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
- 3
Boil until they are fork tender, about 40 minutes.
- 4
Drain the beets, reserving two cups of the cooking liquid.
- 5
Strain the reserved liquid and pour it into a large saucepan.
- 6
Remove the skins from the beets.
- 7
Grate the beets using the coarsest side of a grater.
- 8
Add the grated beets to the beet liquid.
- 9
Add the beef broth, onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 10
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
- 11
Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- 12
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cold, before serving.
- 13
Ladle into bowls and top each serving with cucumber and a big spoonful of sour cream.
- Calories 107.5 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 4.42 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 12.88 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.43 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.36 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 487.57 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 7.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 95.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.53 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilled Russian Beet Borscht is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beet, Black Pepper, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 107.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Russian Beet Borscht made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beet, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Russian Beet Borscht?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 107.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Russian Beet Borscht easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Chilled Russian Beet Borscht healthy?
- Chilled Russian Beet Borscht has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 107.5 calories and 4.42 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.57 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.36 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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