Lithuanian Borscht Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Lithuanian Borscht

A traditional favorite soup with an unforgettable taste.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

360 mins

Cook Time:

300 mins

Meal Type:

Soup

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef shank
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 beets
  • 3 cups chopped carrot
  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 3/4 cup sprigs dill
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 cups beef broth

Directions

  • Bring 4 cups of the beef broth, the beef shank, and onion to boil in large pot.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer meat to work surface; trim fat, sinew and bone and discard. Chop meat; cover and chill. Cool broth slightly. Chill in pot until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Spoon fat from top of chilled broth and discard.
  • Add remaining 4 cups broth, beets, carrots, and potato; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in meat, cabbage and 1/2 cup dill; cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup dill.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 231
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 7.34g
    % Daily Value 9%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.732g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.379g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.518g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 33mg
    % Daily Value 11%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 910mg
    % Daily Value 40%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 21.69g
    % Daily Value 8%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 3.6g
      % Daily Value 13%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 6.5g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 19.67g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 49mcg
    % Daily Value 5%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 21mg
    % Daily Value 23%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 8mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 15mg
    % Daily Value 83%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 950mg
    % Daily Value 20%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 231 KCal
  • Fat 7.34 g
  • Carbs 21.69 g
  • Protein 19.67 g

There are 231 calories in 1 serving of Lithuanian Borscht.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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