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Easy Borscht

2 teaspoons olive oil

¼ cup chopped yellow onion

½ cup baby carrots, cut in half

½ green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup leftover canned beets, cooked

2 cups beef broth

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan on medium-low. Add the chopped onion. Cook until tender, then add the carrots and green pepper.

  • Add the canned beets, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove from heat. Stir in the sour cream or yogurt and serve.

Yields about 2½ cups

This soup can be enjoyed hot or cold. For a heartier version, increase the broth to 3 cups and add 2 boiled potatoes.

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