Beet Borscht

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Beet Borscht

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations by Nava Atlas, page 132

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 large beets -- grated

2 large carrots -- grated

1 large sweet apple -- grated

1 large onion -- grated

1 lemon -- juice of

or more to taste

1/4 cup light brown sugar -- or to taste

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

freshly ground pepper -- to taste

reduced-fat sour cream

OR low-fat yogurt

OR buttermilk -- optional

 

6 to 8 servings

 

This refreshing cold soup of Russian origin is appropriately filled with

produce favored on this holiday for abundance and subtle

sweetness. Grating all the vegetables will be a chore unless you use a

food processor

 

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large soup pot with enough water to

cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the

vegetables are tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in the dill and adjust

the consistency with more water if the vegetables are too densely

packed. Taste and add more lemon and/or sugar to bring the sweet and tangy

flavor to your liking. Allow to cool, then refrigerate, covered, until

thoroughly chilled. Top each serving with sour cream, yogurt, or a swirl

of buttermilk, if desired.

 

Calories: 57, Carbohydrate: 14 g, Total fat: 0 g , Cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 334 mg

 

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