Slow Cooker Borscht
Warm up your kitchen with the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Borscht, a hearty and comforting Eastern European soup that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with earthy beets, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and crunchy cabbage, this slow-cooked version of the classic dish allows the flavors to meld together effortlessly over hours of gentle simmering. Infused with garlic, a hint of white vinegar for brightness, and a touch of dill for freshness, this recipe is both simple and soul-satisfying. Perfect for a make-ahead meal, Slow Cooker Borscht is an easy, hands-off way to enjoy a warming bowl of goodness on busy weeknights. Serve it hot, topped with a generous dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread for the ultimate cozy experience. Family-friendly, plant-based, and deeply flavorful, this borscht is a must-try for soup lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Beets
- 0.5 head (small) Cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 3 medium Potatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 6 cups Vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 0.5 cup (for serving) Sour cream
Instructions
Peel and shred the beets using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.
Chop the cabbage into thin shreds and set aside.
Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large slow cooker, add the shredded beets, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable stock and stir in the tomato paste, white vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the borscht into bowls and garnish with fresh dill.
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 6673 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.5 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.6 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 8456 mg | 180% | |
*The % Daily Value 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 nutrition advice.
