Name: Borscht
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth; 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip); 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar; 0.25 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Borscht

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Borscht is a simple beet soup typically made with beef broth and garnished with sour cream. We give it a kick with horseradish. For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth
1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip)
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potato is just tender, about 8 minutes. Add beets and vinegar; return to a boil. Cover and continue cooking until the broth is deep red and the potato is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Combine sour cream and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the soup with a dollop of the horseradish sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.

Tips

Tip: How to Prep & Steam Beets: Trim greens (if any) and root end; peel the skin with a vegetable peeler.
Cut beets into 1/2- to 1-inch-thick cubes, wedges or slices.

To steam on the stovetop: Place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large pot. Cover and steam over high heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

To steam in the microwave: Place in a glass baking dish, add 2 tablespoons water, cover tightly and microwave on High until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

No time to prep? Look for Melissa's brand Peeled Baby Red Beets in the produce section of many supermarkets. They're peeled, steamed and ready to eat and contain far less sodium than their canned counterparts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160	Calories
9g	Fat
17g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Vitamin A 159IU	3%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 62mcg	15%
Sodium 591mg	26%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 490mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.