Golden and Red Beet Soup Recipe

Name: Golden and Red Beet Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium golden beets (about 1 pound with greens); 3 medium red beets (about 1 pound with greens); 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/2 cups milk; 6 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves; Garnish: fresh dill sprigs

Servings: persons

3 medium golden beets (about 1 pound with greens)
3 medium red beets (about 1 pound with greens)
1 large onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves
Garnish: fresh dill sprigs

1
Trim beets (reserve greens for another use) and peel.
2
Separately cut golden and red beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
3
Finely chop onion.
4
In each of two 3-quart saucepans melt 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat.
5
Add red beets and half of onion to butter in one pan and golden beets and remaining onion to other.
6
Cook beet mixtures, stirring, 5 minutes.
7
Add 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to each beet mixture and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes, or until beets are very tender.
8
In a blender or food processor puree each mixture separately with 1 1/4 cups milk until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
9
Return soups to pans and reheat over moderate heat.
10
In a small bowl whisk together creme fraiche or sour cream and dill.
11
Divide soups among 6 bowls, pouring them simultaneously into opposite sides of each bowl.
12
Serve soup topped with cream mixture and garnished with 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium golden beets (about 1 pound with greens), 3 medium red beets (about 1 pound with greens), 1 large onion, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Golden and Red 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.

Golden and Red Beet Soup

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