Summer Harvest Borscht

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Granny's garden is in full bloom!  I love to get a head start on canning the summers harvest so I don't get caught having to cook non stop for weeks!!!  This borscht has a yummy citrus twist, but the flavours are amazing together:) I hope you enjoy!

  • 6 cups of roughly chopped beets
  • 3 cups of roughly chopped potatoes
  • 2 medium onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 limes
  • 1/2 cup  of chopped fresh parsley 
  • Himalayan salt (to taste)

In a large pot add the beets, potatoes, onion and garlic.  Cover the veggies with water or a broth of your choice.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 mins.  Let cool slightly.

Using your blender add batches of the soup and pulse.  I do some smooth and then some chunky to create a nice texture.  Pour back into the pot after you have blended each batch until your happy with the consistency.  

Next add the juice of 3 limes, chopped parsley and Himalayan salt.  Stir together and warm to desired temperature.  

Makes about 10 - 12 cups of soup :)

***Juicy Tip - I like to make this soup in larger batches and set some aside for a quick  lunches or dinners.  

 

Granny Gerry's Original Beet Soup

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My grandparents have always had a garden, on the farm and still today after moving to town.  Every year they grow lots of beets and although I have different ways I enjoy this root vegetable this simple ORIGINAL recipe is still a favourite!  I have slightly altered it with the type of sugar and vinegar but it is still true and original to my grandmothers recipe!  Enjoy!

  • 8 - 10 Beets & Leaves Chopped
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1/8 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar (coconut palm sugar is low on the glycemic index, so I prefer to use it because it won't spike your blood sugar)

Combine all ingredients into a sauce pan or slow cooker.  Cover with water and add the Apple Cider and Palm Sugar.  Bring to a boil and simmer until beets are tender.  Serve immediately or can in mason jars.  Now back in the day they added a drizzle of farm fresh cream to make a Borscht.  Once in a while I like to enjoy that delight, it reminds me of being a kid visiting my grandparents farm!  Enjoy!

*** Juicy Tip - Beets are high in vitamin C which helps to strengthen your immune system.  They also contain fiber, and essential minerals like potassium, and manganese.  A single serving of beets can boost your energy and help to lower your blood pressure.  Eating beets long-term helps prevent cancer, and reduce arthritic pain.  Live Juicy!