My Polish Family's Red Beet Soup Recipe

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My Polish Family's Red Beet Soup
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Directions:

  1. Place beef short ribs, salt and pepper in a stock pot.
  2. Cover with water (at least 3 quarts) and bring to a boil.
  3. Let simmer until the meat falls off the bone.
  4. Skim off any scum and visible fat.
  5. Add cubed red beets, ensuring that there is enough liquid to cover them.
  6. Bring back to the boil.
  7. Simmer until red beets are tender.
  8. Take out about 3 cups of the soup mixture including red beets but excluding meat, and place in blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
  9. Add the blended mixture back to the pot.
  10. Add cubed potatoes and simmer until tender.
  11. Add half and half, and sour cream.
  12. Mix well.
  13. Be certain to not let the soup come to a boil once the dairy products have been added.
  14. Check for seasoning. Adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
  15. Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 566.68 Kcal (2373 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.86g 67%
Cholesterol 120.76mg 40%
Sodium 200.09mg 8%
Potassium 805.58mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.95g 8%
Sugars 6.67g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 14%
Protein 21.6g 43%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 200.5mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.51 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.5g 67%
Cholesterol 34.42mg 40%
Sodium 57.03mg 8%
Potassium 229.61mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.11g 8%
Sugars 1.9g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 14%
Protein 6.16g 43%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.9mg 17%
Calcium 57.1mg 20%

* 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

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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