My Polish Family’s Red Beet Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

My Polish Family's Red Beet Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours and 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

579

Sugar

11g

Fat

43g

My Polish Family's Red Beet Soup is a family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter day and is a staple in many Polish homes. Made with beef short ribs, red beets, and potatoes, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrition. Red beets are known for their vibrant color and their ability to lower blood pressure and improve exercise performance. Serve this soup as a main dish or as a starter before a meal with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
2.	Fill a large pot with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil.
3.	Add the seasoned beef short ribs to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
4.	Add the red beets and potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
5.	Remove the beef short ribs from the pot and let cool. Shred the meat and return to the pot.
6.	Stir in the half-and-half and sour cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This soup is hearty and delicious, perfect for a cold winter day.

Red beets are packed with vitamins and minerals, including fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

CONS

This soup is high in fat and calories due to the beef short ribs, half-and-half, and sour cream.

It may not be suitable for individuals on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red beets are a great source of fiber, which benefits digestive health.
They also contain nitrates, which have been shown to improve exercise performance.
Beef short ribs are a source of protein and iron, which are essential for building and maintaining muscle and red blood cells.

	2 lbs beef short ribs
	salt
	pepper
	8 red beets , peeled and cubed
	4 potatoes , peeled and cubed
	1 quart half-and-half
	2 cups sour cream