Low Fat Classic Borscht Soup
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Eastern European cuisine with this Low Fat Classic Borscht Soup, a lighter take on a traditional favorite. Packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet beets, hearty potatoes, and crunchy cabbage, this nutrient-rich soup is simmered in flavorful vegetable broth and enhanced with zesty tomato paste, fragrant garlic, and fresh dill for a perfectly balanced bite. Its low-fat profile, marked by a garnish of non-fat yogurt, makes it an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers without compromising on rich, earthy taste. Ready in just over an hour and boasting a rainbow of colors and textures, this comforting yet guilt-free soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium potatoes
- 0.5 head cabbage
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup, for garnish non-fat plain yogurt
Instructions
Begin by preparing all your vegetables. Peel and grate the beets and carrots. Peel and dice the potatoes. Shred the cabbage, and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium-high heat. Once simmering, add the grated beets, carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
Stir in the tomato paste and add the bay leaves. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
Allow the vegetables to simmer for about 30 minutes or until the beets are tender.
Add the shredded cabbage and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the vegetables are cooked through, stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Garnish with fresh dill before serving in bowls with a dollop of non-fat plain yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6778 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.6 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 8085 mg | 172% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
