Diet borscht with turkey broth

5 servings

90 minutes

Dietary borscht on turkey broth is a light yet rich first dish of Russian cuisine that combines traditional flavors with a low-calorie base. Instead of fatty meat, tender turkey is used, making the broth clear and light. Beetroot, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs give it a special depth of flavor. The history of borscht dates back to ancient Rus', where it was made with various types of meat and vegetables. This dish not only warms but also nourishes the body with beneficial substances. Thanks to a small amount of vinegar, the borscht retains its rich color. It can be consumed hot or cold, complemented with fresh herbs. An ideal option for those who watch their diet but do not want to give up their favorite traditional flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 184.4
• Proteins: 22.9g
• Fats: 1.2g
• Carbohydrates: 21.6g

Ingredients

• Turkey breast fillet: 500 g
• Beet: 2 pc
• White cabbage: 100 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 2 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Bay leaf: 2 pc
• Black peppercorns: 6 pc
• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
• Roots: to taste
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash the turkey fillet, boil it in a three-liter pot. Fill the meat with water, leaving a couple of centimeters from the edge of the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey breast fillet: 500 g
   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon

2. After boiling, remove the foam to make the broth clear. When the meat is cooked, take it out of the pot.

3. First, put cabbage and carrots in the pot and let them boil for 5-10 minutes, then add the onion. When the cabbage and carrots are half-cooked, add the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 100 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Potato: 2 pieces

4. Add peppercorns, bay leaf, and roots.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf: 2 pieces
   • Black peppercorns: 6 pieces
   • Roots:  to taste

5. At this time, cook the grated beet on a coarse grater until soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beet: 2 pieces

6. After all the ingredients are cooked (they should become soft), add vinegar, then the stewed beet, salt, and add herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Beet: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

7. Bring to a boil, let it simmer for a couple of minutes (no more, otherwise the borscht will lose its color) and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beet: 2 pieces

8. You can add boiled meat to the borscht (this will increase the calorie content).

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey breast fillet: 500 g

9. To reduce calories, you can drain the broth after boiling and cook the meat in fresh water.