Summer Borscht (Lower Fat) Recipe

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Summer Borscht (Lower Fat)
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Directions:

  1. Place the beets in a pressure cooker and cover with water.
  2. Cook until the beets are tender, about 18 minutes.
  3. Remove the beets and cool. Once cooled, peel the beets and dice .
  4. Cool and retain the cooking liquid. Strain the cooking liquid.
  5. Melt butter in a saute pan with the olive oil. Add the carrots and one onion, and saute until onion is soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the beet cooking liquid, the beef stock, sour cream, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and the pepper.
  7. Add the diced beets, cucumber, scallions, onion, carrots, and dill to the soup.
  8. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
  9. Season to taste, and serve cold, possibly with a dollop of sour cream and an extra sprig of dill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.23 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.16g 14%
Cholesterol 19.66mg 7%
Sodium 142.92mg 6%
Potassium 389.55mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.55g 4%
Sugars 4.48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 7%
Protein 5.68g 11%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 117.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.82 Kcal (238 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.61g 14%
Cholesterol 7.75mg 7%
Sodium 56.31mg 6%
Potassium 153.47mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.16g 4%
Sugars 1.77g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 7%
Protein 2.24g 11%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 46.2mg 12%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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