CHILLED ORANGE BORSCHT

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Its seems exotic, is pretty to look at and is a quick, sweet-sour way to take in the nutrients of beets - high in folic acid and antioxidants. Serve it in clear glass bowls for added appeal.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) jar pickled beets
1 ½ cups orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 ½ cups plain fat-free yogurt (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish)
1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

In a blender, puree beets, orange and lemon juices, and 1 cup yogurt. Add salt and pepper. Chill two hours or more. To serve, top with a dollop of reserved yogurt and the chives.
To serve, top with a dollop of reserved yogurt and the chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 242.8 mg, Sugar 35.4 g