Chilled Beet Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Beet Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beets; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, coarsely chopped; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 2 to 3 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Rice wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar; Sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh dill

Servings: persons

3 pounds beets
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 to 3 cups water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Rice wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
Sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh dill

1
Trim beet greens at the base of the beet.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the beets.
3
Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, at a low boil until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Test the beets by inserting a paring knife or skewer.
5
If there is no resistance, they are ready to be drained.
6
Drain when tender and allow to cool or run them under cold water to cool them quickly.
7
Peel, cut into large pieces, and set aside.
8
Heat oil in a small saute pan, add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
9
Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
10
Combine the onion/garlic and beets in a blender or food processor.
11
Add 2 cups stock and puree until smooth.
12
Add water 1 cup at a time until desired consistency, being careful not to make soup too thin.
13
Add the orange juice, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few pinches of pepper.
14
Season if needed with lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
15
Chill the soup, ladle into bowls.
16
Garnish each with a swirl of sour cream and a sprinkle of dill

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds beets, 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion, coarsely chopped, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Chilled Beet Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Beet Soup

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