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Polish Barszcz Czerwony, Beet Soup

Poland's iconic ruby-red beet soup, kept keto-friendly with a smaller beet portion and real depth of flavor.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets peeled and quartered
  • 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Combine beets, broth, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and caraway in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered 35–40 minutes until the beets are tender.
  • Remove the beets and onion, reserving the broth. Grate or finely dice the beets and return half of them to the pot for texture, discarding the rest or saving for another use.
  • Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top each with a spoon of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g
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