BEET SOUP WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large fresh beets, scrubbed, tops removed
1 large onion
2 cloves fresh garlic
1 large chunk fresh ginger root, chopped
5 cups cranberry juice or enough juice to cover the beets by 1 inch
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream or plain yogurt
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place unpeeled beets in medium soup pot (beets may be halved if they are extra large). Chop onions, garlic, and ginger and add to beets. Pour cranberry juice over beets, cover pot and cook for 45 minutes or until beets are tender (if liquid reduces, add small amount of water). Puree soup in blender or food processor, add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To prepare pesto, combine all ingredients and chill.
  • To serve: Ladle the heated soup into bowls and gently swirl in a spoonful of chilled cilantro pesto (do not stir in).

Muntasir Mamun
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This soup is a must-try for beet lovers. The beets are roasted to perfection, and the pesto is the perfect complement. I love the way the flavors come together in this dish.


Chantelle Indigo King
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I'm so glad I tried this soup. It's so different from anything I've ever had before, but it's absolutely delicious. The beets give it a beautiful color, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.


nosiphiwo zama
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the soup is so creamy and smooth. I love the addition of the cilantro pesto, which adds a nice pop of flavor.


Arif Sewag
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet beets and the tangy pesto.


Moneeb Mughal
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the beets give it a beautiful color. I love that it's also relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Shoaib Imran
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like beets. The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.


Ricky Mitchell
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. The beets give it a beautiful color, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness. I love that it's also relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Sweet Tigers
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets, and this soup is a great option. It's simple to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the way the pesto brightens up the soup.


Rasil Sahil
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet beets and the tangy pesto. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


STEPHANIE MANTOH
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the beets is balanced out by the tangy pesto, and the soup is very creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Srk Lewanay
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This soup is a must-try for beet lovers. The beets are roasted to perfection, and the pesto is the perfect complement. I love the way the flavors come together in this dish.


Anita Clothier
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I'm so glad I tried this soup. It's so different from anything I've ever had before, but it's absolutely delicious. The beets give it a beautiful color, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.


Matthew Alkire
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the soup is so creamy and smooth. I love the addition of the cilantro pesto, which adds a nice pop of flavor.


Kelly Jones
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet beets and the tangy pesto.


kumar bramha
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the beets give it a beautiful color. I love that it's also relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


XimenaGalilea Romo
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like beets. The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the pesto adds a nice touch of brightness.


Rupa Sutradhar
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also healthy and vegan. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Exaviah Baxter
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this soup changed my mind. The sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the tangy pesto. I'll be making this soup again and again.


Muddy Mpoyo
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This beet soup with cilantro pesto was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh, and the soup had a beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again.