Hearty Meatless Borscht
Hearty Meatless Borscht balances the earthy sweetness of beets with tender potatoes, shredded cabbage, and creamy lentils for satisfying body. A touch of vinegar brightens the broth while tomato paste adds depth, and a dollop of sour cream with fresh dill rounds each bowl. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy dinner on cold nights or as a make-ahead lunch that reheats beautifully.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Meatless Borscht, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the beets and vinegar in a small skillet over low heat; cook and stir until they are soft, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Bring the water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add the lentils and cabbage; cook for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in the beets and the onion mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Add the tomato paste and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve the soup with sour cream and dill.
- Calories 273.86 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.26 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 52.37 g 19%
- Total Fat 5.98 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 597.93 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 13.84 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 18.71 g --
- Added Sugars 13.28 g High 27%
- Calcium 116.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 775.47 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 6.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 19.89 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Meatless Borscht is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beet, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 273.86 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Meatless Borscht made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Black Pepper, Carrot, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Dill. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Meatless Borscht?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 273.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Meatless Borscht easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Meatless Borscht healthy?
- Hearty Meatless Borscht has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 273.86 calories and 6.26 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 597.93 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.28 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes 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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