Summer Borscht Recipe

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Summer Borscht
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Directions:

  1. Place the beets in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook uncovered until the beets are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  2. Remove the beets to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
  3. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve and also set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the beet cooking liquid, the chicken stock, sour cream, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and the pepper.
  5. Peel the cooled beets with a small paring knife or rub the skins off with your hands.
  6. Cut the beets in small to medium dice.
  7. Add the beets, cucumber, scallions, and dill to the soup.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Season, to taste, and serve cold with a dollop of sour cream and an extra sprig of fresh dill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.9 Kcal (988 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.75g 15%
Cholesterol 31.51mg 11%
Sodium 297.09mg 12%
Potassium 804.56mg 17%
Total Carbs 31.06g 10%
Sugars 18.43g 74%
Dietary Fiber 4.93g 20%
Protein 9.29g 19%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 20%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 167.2mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.79 Kcal (284 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.8g 15%
Cholesterol 9.06mg 11%
Sodium 85.37mg 12%
Potassium 231.19mg 17%
Total Carbs 8.93g 10%
Sugars 5.3g 74%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 20%
Protein 2.67g 19%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 20%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 48mg 17%

* 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

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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