Red cabbage and beetroot borscht recipe

Red cabbage and beetroot borscht

This warming Ukranian-inspired soup uses earthy beetroot, red cabbage and potato for a deliciously comforting dish that's perfect on chilly days.

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  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
  • 265 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • dash of olive oil
  • 150g red onion, chopped
  • 150g beetroot, peeled and chopped
  • 150g potato, chopped
  • 200g red cabbage
  • 150ml glass red wine
  • crème fraîche, to serve
  • sprinkle of chives, chopped

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Each serving contains

Energy
1105kJ 265.0kcal
13%
Fat
8g
low11%
Saturates
3g
low15%
Salt
0.5g
low0%
Sugars
17g
low19%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 32.0gProtein 6.0gFibre 9.2g

Method

  1. Fry the onion in olive oil for 10 minutes over a low heat.
  2. Put 400ml of water, the beetroot and potato in a large covered pan, bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the cabbage to the onion, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2-3 minutes
  4. Blend the potato and beetroot until smooth, then add theonionand cabbage and season. Serve with crème fraîche and freshly chopped chives.

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