CHILLED BEET SOUP WITH CHIVES

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Dairy     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Beet     Carrot     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 15-ounce cans sliced beets with liquid
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups buttermilk
Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add carrots and onion. Cover; cook until vegetables are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 Minutes. Add vinegar, cover and cook until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Working in batches, add beets with their liquid, sugar and carrot mixture to blender. Purée. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
  • Ladle into bowls or mugs. Top with chives.

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