Blender Borscht

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A mostly raw version of a classic, this blender borscht is just the right mix of sharp, sweet and tangy flavors.

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings

Ingredients

Cashew Sour Cream

½ cup raw cashews
½ Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. lemon juice
⅛ tsp. fine sea salt
2½ Tbsp. water

Borscht

6 beets - medium
1½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
½ cup shredded cabbage (Consider making coleslaw with the leftover cabbage!)
½ cup baby carrots
½ medium apple cored and peeled
1 clove garlic - small
¼ cup red onion chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Cashew Sour Cream

Cover cashews in boiling water and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
Add cashews and remaining sour cream ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend on high until smooth and creamy. (You may need to scrape the sides a couple of times.)
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Borscht

Place beets on a sheet of aluminum foil and fold up the edges to create a sealed packet.
Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast in 400-degree oven for approximately one hour. (I use my toaster oven with the convection setting turned on. If you are using a traditional oven you may need to adjust the time/temp.)
Allow roasted beets to cool for at least one hour, then trim stem and root ends with a paring knife and use a paper towel to rub the skins off. Slice into quarters and set aside.
Add vegetable broth, cabbage, carrots, apple, garlic, onion and lemon juice to a high-speed blender and blend on high for approximately 30 seconds.
Add beets to blender and blend on medium until desired consistency is achieved.
Divide borscht between 3-4 soup bowls and top each bowl with a dollop of cashew sour cream.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to two days.

Notes

This soup can be made in just minutes if beets are roasted ahead of time.

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate for special dietary needs. I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

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