Beet and Tomato Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
4 small beets, washed, peeled and cubed
6 carrots, washed, peeled and sliced
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the beets, carrots, tomatoes, and broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
  6. Let cool, and blend soup in batches until smooth.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and chill in the refrigerator if desired.
  8. Soup can be served cold or hot.

 
Note:  To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.

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Beet and Tomato Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
4 small beets, washed, peeled and cubed
6 carrots, washed, peeled and sliced
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the beets, carrots, tomatoes, and broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
  6. Let cool, and blend soup in batches until smooth.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and chill in the refrigerator if desired.
  8. Soup can be served cold or hot.

 
Note:  To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.

Nutrition Facts

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 490mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 63mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 597mg 15%

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.