Workday Borscht Vegetarian Crock Pot Food

SLOW COOKER BORSCHT

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The best thing about this borscht (other than its delicious flavor) is that it can cook all day long in the slow cooker and be waiting for you when you come home at night. One of my family's ultimate winter comfort foods.

Provided by DAVISAM1

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 beets, peeled and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup baby carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth, or more
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup sour cream, as garnish

Steps:

Place beef, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, dill weed, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the beef and vegetables, adding more broth to cover as needed.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 1/2 hours, or High for 4 hours.
Set heat to High, then stir in the shredded cabbage. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage tender, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 897.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

VEGETARIAN BORSCHT

Vegetarian Borscht image

A rustic and hearty Eastern European classic originating from the Ukraine with beets, potatoes, and lentils. A wholesome soup for vegetarian diets and gentle on the budget, too. Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 small beets, peeled and coarsely grated
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrot, coarsely grated
8 cups water
¼ medium head cabbage, shredded
¾ cup dry yellow lentils
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Combine beets and vinegar in a small frying pan over low heat. Cook, while stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat while beets are cooking. Add onion and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In the meantime, bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add cabbage and lentils. Cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cooked beets and onion-carrot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve with sour cream and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 134.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g