BLAZING BEET SOUP

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This rich red nectar may be eaten hot or cold. I serve it in a demitasse or other small cup. Scrub the beets well before cooking. Taste as you prepare the soup, because getting the right balance of sweet and sour is important.

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium-sized beets, scrubbed
8 cups vegetable or defatted chicken broth (fresh or canned)
2 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream or crème fraîche (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Place the beets in a heavy pot and cover with broth. Bring to a boil, partially covered. Reduce the heat to medium; simmer for 45 minutes or until the beets are tender. Remove the beets to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • 2. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins and cut beets into pieces. Pour the broth through a fine strainer into another pot to remove any particles.
  • 3. Puree the beets in batches in the bowl of a food processor, adding the broth and water through the feed tube. Remove to a bowl. Add the lemon juice until the right balance of sweet and sour is achieved. Season with salt.
  • 4. Serve soup in small portions, dolloped with sour cream.

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