CREAMY ROASTED BEET SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound (about 3) beets, roasted, peeled and sliced
1 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Lightly whipped cream and dill sprigs for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan set over moderate heat cook beets and onion in butter, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste and simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until smooth. Return soup to saucepan, stir in cream and vinegar and bring soup to a simmer, stirring, until heated through. Garnish each serving with cream and dill, if desired.;

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