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Hi all,
I have had Crohn's for 23 years now. I thought I would post my soup recipe that has been a staple in my diet for the last few years and I have felt great!
An old Russian recipe passed on to me from a friend
1. Start by making some Broth ( you can boil meat bones in water) or buy the pre-made Campbells stuff. I prefer chicken flavour. Start with 4-6 cups
2. In a frying pan, fry in 2 tbsp. of olive oil 1 medium chopped onion, some chopped carrots ( 3/4 cup) and 1 chopped red pepper. Add this to the broth.
3. Boil 1-2 peeled potatoes and chopped them into cubes . Add them to the broth.Sometimes I omit the potatoes to make the soup "lighter", but a Russian would tell you that it's not "real" Borcht then)
4. Peel 1 large beet or 3 small beets and grate or chop into small cubes and add to broth. You can also omit the beets if you want, but to me this is what makes the Borcht yummy and colourful. Sometimes I cheat and take a few of the pickled beets you buy in the jars at the grocery store and just add those. Just as tasty!!
So simmer all this for about 25 mins and then finely chop cabbage into little shreds and add this at the end and simmer another 15-20 mins until cabbage is soft. Sometimes I cheat and buy the packages of the ready shredded coleslaw cabbage that is in the salad section at the grocery store .As you can see, I cheat a lot sometimesAdd salt, pepper to your desire and a couple Bay leaves if you have them. I eat mine with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill sprinkled on top. Very healthy and hearty!! Enjoy!!!
I have had Crohn's for 23 years now. I thought I would post my soup recipe that has been a staple in my diet for the last few years and I have felt great!
An old Russian recipe passed on to me from a friend
1. Start by making some Broth ( you can boil meat bones in water) or buy the pre-made Campbells stuff. I prefer chicken flavour. Start with 4-6 cups
2. In a frying pan, fry in 2 tbsp. of olive oil 1 medium chopped onion, some chopped carrots ( 3/4 cup) and 1 chopped red pepper. Add this to the broth.
3. Boil 1-2 peeled potatoes and chopped them into cubes . Add them to the broth.Sometimes I omit the potatoes to make the soup "lighter", but a Russian would tell you that it's not "real" Borcht then
)4. Peel 1 large beet or 3 small beets and grate or chop into small cubes and add to broth. You can also omit the beets if you want, but to me this is what makes the Borcht yummy and colourful. Sometimes I cheat and take a few of the pickled beets you buy in the jars at the grocery store and just add those. Just as tasty!!
So simmer all this for about 25 mins and then finely chop cabbage into little shreds and add this at the end and simmer another 15-20 mins until cabbage is soft. Sometimes I cheat and buy the packages of the ready shredded coleslaw cabbage that is in the salad section at the grocery store .As you can see, I cheat a lot sometimes
Add salt, pepper to your desire and a couple Bay leaves if you have them. I eat mine with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill sprinkled on top. Very healthy and hearty!! Enjoy!!!
