Chilly Beet Soup Recipe
Chilly Beet Soup! I made this unique soup a few days ago and according to my husband he cant seen to get over the exquisite taste of the soup! It is true, neither can I. Try the Chilly Beet Soup!
Ingredients
| 3 medium leeks, white parts only, washed and thinly sliced | ||
| 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock | ||
| 3 8 1/2 ounce cans sliced beets, undrained | ||
| 2 large Granny Smith or other tart green apples, washed and seeded but unpeeled | ||
| 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered, and seeds removed | ||
| 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock | ||
| 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt | ||
| Chives or 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion tops for garnish | ||
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the leeks and 1/2 cup stock.
Bring just to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the leeks have begun to soften.
Transfer the leeks and stock to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel chopping blade, or in a blender, puree the beets until almost smooth.
Add the cucumber and apples and process until a slightly chunky texture is obtained, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Combine the remaining stock with the yogurt in a small bowl, stirring until very smooth.
Scrape this mixture into the beet puree, and process just until well blended.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl, stir in the leeks, cover, and chill until cold.
Bring just to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the leeks have begun to soften.
Transfer the leeks and stock to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel chopping blade, or in a blender, puree the beets until almost smooth.
Add the cucumber and apples and process until a slightly chunky texture is obtained, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Combine the remaining stock with the yogurt in a small bowl, stirring until very smooth.
Scrape this mixture into the beet puree, and process just until well blended.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl, stir in the leeks, cover, and chill until cold.
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