Best The Best Beet Soup Recipes

BORSCHT RECIPE (BEET SOUP)

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Beets give this vegetable soup an earthy sweetness, while a dash of lemon juice and zest provide contrasting sour notes.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 red beets (½ inch diced (approx 1 ½ pounds))
2 carrots (½ inch diced)
1 large russet potato (peeled and ½ inch diced)
½ small green cabbage (shaved)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons dill (fresh, minced)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 bay leaf
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
sour cream (optional, for serving)

Steps:

Add olive oil to a soup pot and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add in the beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Stir to combine.
Cook for 10 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Pour in the beef and the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the beets and carrots are tender.
Discard bay leaf. Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 991 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEET BORSCHT

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My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden's bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups shredded fresh beets
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Sour cream and chopped chives or fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the beets, carrots, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add broth, cabbage and butter; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and chives or dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEET SOUP

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A gorgeous, healthy, and very tasty beet soup that's so simple to make. Beets and sauteed onions and garlic simmer in beef broth before being finished with a swirl of cream.

Provided by DEELIGHTUK

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 medium beets, peeled and chopped
2 cups beef stock
salt and freshly ground pepper
heavy cream

Steps:

Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in beets, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in stock, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer until the beets are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
In batches, add soup to a food processor, and pulse until liquefied. Return soup to saucepan, and gently heat through. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with a swirl of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 146.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CREAMY ROASTED BEET SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.;