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Borsch
A tasty Russian country-style soup
Photo of Borsch (a Russian style soup): a quick microwave soup recipe provided with nutrition facts for a Russian country taste.
[4 servings]    Cooking time: 30 minutes
 

Image of ingredients of borsch. 1/2 pound whole beef sausage, pierce the casing with fork tines so it won't split
1/2 head cabbage, cut into four wedges
2 cups potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 Large tomato, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 1/2 cups onion, sliced
1 can (10.6 oz.) sliced beets
1/2 cup beet juice
2 cups boiling water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 2 cubes, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon whole pepper
4 tablespoons sour cream

1. Place the prepared vegetables and sausage in a microwave-safe bowl (4 quart.) Add boiling water and the beet juice from the can.

2. Add the bay leaf, bouillon, salt and pepper. Cover with a microwave lid.

3. Cook on HIGH(1200W) for 15 – 16 minutes or until the fluid boils. Switch to LOW (30%) and cook for 9 – 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.


Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
354 12.8g 0.1g 37mg 1232mg 36.4g 6.3g 14.6g
 
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