Beet Soup with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Beet Soup with Cilantro Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Place unpeeled beets in medium soup pot (beets may be halved if they are extra large). Chop onions, garlic, and ginger and add to beets. Pour cranberry juice over beets, cover pot and cook for 45 minutes or until beets are tender (if liquid reduces, add small amount of water). Puree soup in blender or food processor, add salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. To prepare pesto, combine all ingredients and chill.
  3. To serve: Ladle the heated soup into bowls and gently swirl in a spoonful of chilled cilantro pesto (do not stir in).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 255.76 Kcal (1071 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.18g 5%
Cholesterol 10.06mg 3%
Sodium 124.59mg 5%
Potassium 768.24mg 16%
Total Carbs 56.24g 19%
Sugars 48.09g 192%
Dietary Fiber 4.49g 18%
Protein 4.09g 8%
Vitamin C 38.1mg 63%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 97.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.37 Kcal (211 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.63g 5%
Cholesterol 1.98mg 3%
Sodium 24.54mg 5%
Potassium 151.31mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.08g 19%
Sugars 9.47g 192%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 18%
Protein 0.81g 8%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 63%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 19.1mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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