BEET SOUP

Beet Soup image

Provided by Boomette

Categories Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 lbs beets, peeled and sliced
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
sour cream plain yogurt
chopped fresh chives
olive oil

Steps:

In a saucepan, soften the onion and garlic in the butter. Add the ginger and beets. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
Set 1/2 cup of cooked beets aside. Cut into cubes and set aside. In a blender, puree the soup until smooth. Adjust the seasoning. Add the diced beet to the soup. Cool and freeze at this step.
Just before serving, reheat the soup and garnish with sour cream, chives and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips: Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1093.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 21.3, Protein 10.1