Dinner for 6
Chicken Borscht
$12.43for 455 minServes 6
This chicken borscht simmers chicken and root vegetables with cabbage, tomato paste, herbs, and earthy beet flavor.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | Green onions, 1$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
 | Onions, 1.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Beets, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 2.75 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2.75 lb | $2.71Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 0.5 lb$0.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.64 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Middle EasternBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.11 per serving$12.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1/4 bunch parsley
- 1/4 bunch dill
- 3 onions
- 4 allspice berries
- 3 black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 carrots
- 1 large beet
- 5 large potatoes
- 1/4 head cabbage
- 1 tbsp chicken fat or vegetable oil
- 1 can 8.8 oz tomato paste
- 2 1/2 tbsp plum jam or plum sauce (optional)
- fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Steps
- Place the chicken, three onion pieces, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the chicken, strain out the whole spices and onion, and shred the chicken.
- Add the carrots, beet, potatoes, cabbage, and chopped remaining onions to the broth.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chicken fat or oil, and plum jam if using, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the parsley and dill.
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