Jenny'S Borscht Recipe

Name: Jenny'S Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup); 2 1/2 lbs. fresh beets, trimmed, peeled and chopped coarsely or grated; 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 small red potatoes (6-7 oz), peeled and chopped coarsely; 2 plum tomatoes, canned or fresh, chopped coarsely; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 tsp salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 cup low fat Greek yogurt plus extra for garnishing

Servings: persons

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 1/2 lbs. fresh beets, trimmed, peeled and chopped coarsely or grated
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
2 small red potatoes (6-7 oz), peeled and chopped coarsely
2 plum tomatoes, canned or fresh, chopped coarsely
6 cups chicken stock
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 cup low fat Greek yogurt plus extra for garnishing

1
In a large soup pot, heat butter over low heat and saute onion until soft but not brown.
2
Add beets, carrot, potatoes, tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until beets are tender. (20-60 mins)
3
Turn off heat, blend briefly with an immersion blender. The soup should be pureed, but not pulverized.
4
Add lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and yogurt and mix well.
5
Chill for 4 hrs or overnight.
6
Put into chilled bowls, garnish with yogurt, dill, chopped cucumber, or chopped egg.

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup), 2 1/2 lbs. fresh beets, trimmed, peeled and chopped coarsely or grated, 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Jenny'S Borscht falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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