Beets-With-Greens Borscht

Ingredients

• 2 pounds red beets with greens, beets peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, greens coarsely chopped
• 1 pound meaty beef shin bones
• 1 pound green cabbage, shredded
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes with their juice
• 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• 1 pound large waxy potatoes, quartered
• Freshly ground white pepper to taste
• Balsamic vinegar to taste, for drizzling

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    194 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 22 milligrams cholesterol; 378 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 servings

Preparation

1. In a soup pot, combine beets (not greens), bones, cabbage, tomatoes, onion, 8 cups water, bay leaf and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, put potatoes in a medium saucepan of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a cutting board. Add chopped greens to boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
3. Discard bay leaf. Remove bones, remove meat from bones, chop meat and return meat to soup. Taste and add salt if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and season with white pepper. Top with potatoes and greens, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

2 hours