Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 4 x Leeks Sliced
- 3 x Beets Peeled And Cubed (3 Cups)
- 2 x Potatoes Peeled And Cubed
- 2 x Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 x Green Onion Thinly Sliced
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Directions
In large saucepan, combine 4 cups water, leeks, beets, potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 50 to 60 minutes or until beets are tender.
Transfer to blender in batches and puree until smooth. Stir in milk.
(Soup can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) Return to pot; gently heat through. Ladle into warmed bowls; swirl in dollop of yogurt and garnish with onion.
Makes 8 servings.
Note: If lactose intolerant, substitute water for milk and omit yogurt.