Vegetarian Borscht

Name: Vegetarian Borscht
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 11 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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11 ingredients

This classic vegetarian borscht is high in fiber, crucial for maintaining regular digestion during treatment. Plus, canned tomatoes bring the benefits of lycopene, a potent antioxidant. A dollop of low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt...

3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice
2½ cups chopped green cabbage (about ¼ of small head)
1 large onion, chopped
8 cups (or more) vegetable broth
6 small beets, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes, drained
Juice from 1 lemon
Low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, for garnish (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

244 cals

Fat

11 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

8 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Sugar

12 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

232 mg

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, cabbage, and onion and sauté until cabbage softens, about 5 minutes. Add 8 cups broth, beets, and tomatoes. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Working in small batches, puree 4 cups of soup in blender; return to remaining soup in pot. If desired, add more broth in ½ cup increments to thin soup. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve topped with toppings of your choice, like dollops of sour cream or yogurt, cucumbers, green onions, parsley or cilantro.

Chef Tips

If you are having oral problems such as cankers or post radiation dryness, this delicious soup can be pureed for easier swallowing by whizzing a couple of cupfuls in a blender. Let the soup cool somewhat before eating. Swirl in some whole milk Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society