Beet Greens Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 bunch beet tops with stems
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked pork
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Place potato in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with salted water. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place beet tops and stems on a flat work surface. Cut greens into thin strips and dice stems. Stack greens and stems in separate piles.
  3. Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beet stems, onion, and carrots. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add beet greens; saute until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the greens mixture in the skillet. Transfer the rest of the mixture into a blender; add boiled potato and 2 cups stock. Blend until smooth, adding salty potato water to thin mixture as needed.
  5. Pour the blended mixture into a large pot. Stir in the reserved greens mixture, the remaining 2 cups stock, shredded pork, and peas. Cook until soup is heated through, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

747 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 59.1g 76% DV
Carbs 49g 18% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9991mg 100% DV
Potassium 1173mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 48.5mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 868mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 79.5mg 6% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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