Wednesday, July 31, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup) - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6g Sugar

 

Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup) - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6g Sugar

From: Vegetarian Times - July/August 2012 p.30

This is a heartier cold soup than most, thanks to the steamed potatoes and carrots. Serve with dark rye or pumpernickel bread.
Gluten-Free
Serves: 8

3 cups plain kefir
4 green onions, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh dill
1/2 lb red or boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 oz carrots (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 Persian cucumber OR 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup radishes, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup arugula or radish leaves, coarsely chopped

1. Stir together kefir, green onions, and dill in pitcher or medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).

2. Steam potatoes and carrots in steamer basket over boiling water 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, but still firm. Transfer to bowl to cool.

3. Add cucumber, radishes, and arugula to potato mixture. Pour kefir mixture over vegetables, and stir to combine.

Serves: 8
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition per Serving:
89 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 14mg Cholesterol, 58mg Sodium,
4g Protein, 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6g Sugar

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