Whole-Beet Borscht

• 2 pounds large beets with greens
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
• 10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 5 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped peeled parsnips
• 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

1. Remove greens and stems from beets; discard stems. Rinse and drain greens. Finely chop to measure 2 cups. Peel beets; cut into 2-inch pieces.
2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle coriander over bottom of pan; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add garlic and onion; cook 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beets and tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add 5 cups water and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until beets are very tender. Discard bay leaves.
3. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add parsnips and 1/8 teaspoon salt; saute 8 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
4. Place beet mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend beet mixture until smooth. Return pureed soup to pan; bring to a simmer. Add beet greens and parsnips to pan; cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Combine yogurt and remaining 3 tablespoons water. Top soup with yogurt and dill.

beets with greens, extravirgin olive oil, coriander seeds, garlic, onion, tomato paste, water, bay leaves, parsnips, kosher salt, cider vinegar, yogurt, dill

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/whole-beet-borscht (may not work)