Rye Berry Borscht

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Rye Berry Borscht
645 min.
8
284kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Rye Berry Borscht, a vibrant and hearty vegetarian soup that is sure to warm your soul. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes with its stunning ruby-red color from the beets, but it also offers a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with wholesome ingredients like cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and nutty rye berries, this borscht is a nourishing option for any meal of the day.

Perfect for sharing, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinner parties. The combination of earthy beets, crisp cabbage, and tender potatoes creates a comforting base, while the addition of honey and caraway seeds adds a subtle sweetness and aromatic depth. Plus, it’s dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

With a total preparation time of just over 10 hours, including soaking the rye berries, this dish is perfect for those who enjoy a slow-cooked meal that develops rich flavors over time. Whether you serve it as a starter, a snack, or a satisfying main course, our Rye Berry Borscht is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Dive into this wholesome recipe and experience the warmth and comfort of a classic dish reimagined for the modern kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb beets peeled chopped (3 cups)
  • 19 oz cannellini beans rinsed drained canned
  • 28 oz tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds 
  • 0.5 cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cups cabbage green chopped
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup potatoes cubed peeled
  • cup cracked rye berries uncooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 5-quart nonstick Dutch oven, soak rye berries in 4 cups water in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Heat rye berries in water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes or until chewy but tender.
  3. Drain.
  4. In same Dutch oven, heat cooked rye berries, cabbage, beets, celery, potato, carrot, onion, garlic, tomatoes and 4 cups water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 45 minutes.
  5. Stir in beans, honey, salt, caraway seed and pepper. Cover; cook 30 to 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein15.67%
Fat3.61%
Carbs80.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.36
Glycemic Load
14.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.092608762824%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.39mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.13kcal
14.21%
Fat:1.23g
1.89%
Saturated Fat:0.12g
0.74%
Carbohydrates:61.73g
20.58%
Net Carbohydrates:49.65g
18.06%
Sugar:15.84g
17.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:665.28mg
28.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.99g
23.97%
Fiber:12.08g
48.3%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.27%
Folate:152.61µg
38.15%
Vitamin C:29.38mg
35.61%
Vitamin A:1559.96IU
31.2%
Vitamin K:30.33µg
28.89%
Iron:5.2mg
28.89%
Potassium:960.43mg
27.44%
Magnesium:76.06mg
19.01%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.12%
Copper:0.35mg
17.47%
Phosphorus:141.26mg
14.13%
Calcium:134.81mg
13.48%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.19%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.13%
Zinc:1.36mg
9.09%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.57%
Vitamin B3:1.51mg
7.54%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Selenium:2.13µg
3.04%