Easy Superfood Borsch Recipe
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Easy Superfood Borsch Recipe
Description
The Easy Superfood Borsch recipe uses 12 cups of chicken broth as a base, with halved onion and bay leaves imparting aromatic flavor while simmering. Chopped potatoes and quinoa add body and a filling quality alongside shredded beets and kale leaves, which provide a mix of earthiness and green freshness. Carrots contribute subtle sweetness, and seasoning with Mrs. Dash and lemon juice brightens the soup before serving. The use of ketchup adds complexity and a slight tang. The soup cooks uncovered to soften the vegetables thoroughly and is finished with salt and pepper to taste.
This borsch can be served hot accompanied by a dollop of sour cream or mayonnaise, which adds creaminess and balances the natural acidity of the beets and lemon. It can function as a nourishing entrée or hearty starter. The texture includes tender potato pieces, soft quinoa, and shredded kale, making the soup satisfying without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 12 cups chicken broth beef or veggie broth is ok, reduced sodium
- 1 onion peeled and cut in half (ends removed, medium or half large
- 3 potato sliced, medium
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 3 beet peeled and grated, medium
- 2 kale leaves good handfuls, chopped
- 2 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup carrot sliced
- 1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large soup pot with 12 cups broth and place over medium/high heat (or use 12 cups water and 4 Tbsp Reduced Sodium Better than Bouillon paste; that's what I use). Toss in the halved onion.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the chopped potatoes, quinoa and carrots. Let cook 5 minutes.
- Add grated beets, toss in a couple bay leaves, 2 large handfuls of chopped kale and the beet greens if you are using them. Stir to combine. Bring to a light boil and continue to cook uncovered 20 minutes. Your veggies should be soft when done. Discard the cooked onion halves if desired.
- Add 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp Mrs Dash (or your favorite seasoning) and 3 Tbsp ketchup. Bring back to a boil and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste (I used 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 1 tsp sea salt. Serve with Sour cream or mayo :)
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 20g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1855IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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