Cold Russian Borscht Recipe

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Cold Russian Borscht
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Directions:

  1. Remove stems and leaves from beets, but leave on skins. In a deep pot, cover beets with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil until fork tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Drain beets, but reserve two cups of the liquid. Strain the liquid and add to a large saucepan. Remove skin from beets. Grate beets through coarsest blade of grater. Add to beet liquid. Add beef broth, onion, salt, pepper and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  3. Chill in refrigerator for one hour, or until cold before serving. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with cucumber and a big spoonful of sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 81.77 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.11g 3%
Cholesterol 6.71mg 2%
Sodium 676.02mg 28%
Potassium 396.7mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.8g 4%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 5.6g 11%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 51.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 28.01 Kcal (117 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.72g 3%
Cholesterol 2.3mg 2%
Sodium 231.6mg 28%
Potassium 135.91mg 8%
Total Carbs 3.7g 4%
Sugars 1.68g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 9%
Protein 1.92g 11%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 17.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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