Borscht
Borscht is a simple beet soup typically made with beef broth and garnished with sour cream. We give it a kick with horseradish. For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2-inch cubes (see tip)
- 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
- ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley