Beetroot Pomegranate Soup Low Fat Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, then sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add the cilantro, then cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and beetroot.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, adding 2 teaspoons dill for the final 2 or 3 minutes.
• Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer.
• Blend the soup in a food processor or blender.
• Add pomegranate juice to taste.
• Reheat the soup, then served garnished with the yogurt, walnuts and remaining dill.

Steps:

• In a Dutch Oven over medium heat, melt margarine.
• Add green pepper, onion, garlic and 3 tablespoons of the broth. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft (about 10 minutes). If liquid begins to evaporate, add a little more broth.
• Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until green pepper is tender and flavors are well blended.
• Serve hot.
• Soup will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days and then reheated.

Steps:

• In a 6 quart saucepan, bring water, consomme powder, tumeric, and salt to boil over high heat.
• Add rice and shredded beets.
• return to a boil over medium/high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the parsley, cilantro, dried mint, and pomegranate juice to soup. Return to a boil over medium/high heat.
• Transfer soup to serving bowl and garnish with sour cream (parve), caramelized onions, and/or pomegranate seeds.