Chilled beet soup with dill cream is a classic combination of sweet and savory flavors that is perfect for a hot summer day. This chilled soup is made with fresh beets, cucumbers, and dill, and is served with a dollop of tangy dill cream. The soup is light and refreshing, and the dill cream adds a delicious richness. Here are some tips for making the best chilled beet soup with dill cream:
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY BEET WITH DILL SOUP
A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
- Add beets, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
- Add caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
- Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beets are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh dill) until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
- Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CREAMY ROASTED BEET SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.;
CHILLED BEET SOUP WITH DILL CREAM
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Herb Beet Summer Chill Healthy Sour Cream Dill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups broth, beets, onions, carrot and garlic in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly. Puree in blender in batches until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Thin with additional broth if soup is too thick. Mix in sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with dill and chives. Top with sour cream.
CHILLED BEET SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM
Categories Soup/Stew Dairy Herb Vegetable Appetizer Lunch Beet Chill Healthy Sour Cream Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring beets and water to a boil in an 8-quart pot, covered, then reduce heat slightly and cook at a low boil until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer beets with a slotted spoon to a bowl, reserving liquid in pot. Add carrots, cabbage, celery root, bay leaf, dill sprigs, salt, and pepper to liquid in pot and briskly simmer, partially covered, over moderate heat until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then pour soup through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel or cheesecloth into a large bowl, discarding solids (you will have about 7 cups broth; if you have less, add enough water to bring total to 7 cups).
- While vegetables cook, peel beets and coarsely grate using large holes of a box grater.
- Slowly whisk 1 cup broth into sour cream in a bowl until blended, then add to soup along with grated beets, chives, and chopped dill. Cool soup completely, uncovered, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
CHILLED GOLDEN BEET AND BUTTERMILK SOUP
The beauty of this quick, simple soup recipe is in its layers of bright and carefully balanced acidity. Golden beets, puréed with buttermilk and lemon juice, have a sweet, gentle twang; Erin French, a chef from Freedom, Me., takes things even further, garnishing each bowl with fresh herbs, finely chopped shallots macerated in rice wine vinegar, and dollops of sour cream. Serve this soup as a side or with crusty, garlic-rubbed grilled bread to make it a meal.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine chopped shallots and vinegar and let macerate for 20 minutes. Whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
- Put beets in a large pot over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover. Boil for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on size, until tender when poked with the tip of a knife. Drain beets and let cool, then peel off the skins with your fingers.
- Cut 1 beet into a small, even dice, then add to the shallot mixture, season with a pinch of salt (or to taste) and set aside. Cut the remaining beets into large chunks and purée in a blender with buttermilk and lemon juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until completely cool.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil. Serve with marinated beets, herbs and sour cream on the side, so people can garnish their own bowls as they like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
BEET SOUP WITH TARRAGON, CHIVES AND YOGURT
Freshly cooked beets, though they take a while to prepare (see Tip), are so delicious that they're worth the effort. Cook them the day before you need them and keep them in the fridge for up to a week, to use in salads or for a soup. For this borscht-inspired soup, a splash of vinegar tempers the beets' natural sweetness, which is perfectly complemented by a splash of tart herby yogurt. The good news is this soup may be served warm or chilled; each way is refreshing.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot or deep, wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook slowly, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add beets and season generously with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne and pour in vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add water and raise heat to a brisk simmer. Taste broth and adjust. Cook for another 10 minutes, until beets are completely soft.
- Purée in a blender, in batches if necessary, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve. (Consistency should be like heavy cream, no thicker - thin with water or broth as necessary). Return puréed soup to pot and reheat. In a small bowl, combine yogurt with tarragon and chives. Add a good pinch of salt and beat with a fork to loosen yogurt.
- Taste soup, and adjust for salt and vinegar. Ladle into individual bowls. Swirl a large (2 to 3 tablespoons) spoonful of herbed yogurt across the surface of the soup.
CHILLED BEET AND BUTTERMILK SOUP
I got this recipe from Anna Olson's show "Fresh" on the Food Network. When I saw Anna make the soup, it reminded me of the cold beet soup my favorite aunt used to make so I just had to try it! I served it with sliced hard boiled egg on top (like my aunt). Both hubby and I loved it on this hot, summer afternoon. NOTE - I used 3/4 cup (roughly) of mini carrots instead of dicing them. My soup took upwards of 1hour & 15 minutes to cook - so I think it depends on how fresh your beets actually are. Also - I omitted the dill (as dh is "anti-dill" and didn't s & p until just before serving. I also didn't strain the soup as I wanted a more rustic soup. Cooking time does not include chilling time.
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 cups, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock, beets, onion, carrots, garlic and sugar to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until beets are tender - approximately 40 minutes (see above).
- Puree and cool.
- Strain (personal preference I think).
- Whisp in buttermilk.
- Stir in dill (if using) and salt & pepper to taste.
- Chill at least 4 hours.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 1155.4, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 45.2, Protein 25.4
COLD BEET SOUP FOR SUMMER
My version of a lithuanian cold beet soup. There is nothing better on a hot day. Needs to be served ICE cold (sometimes we even float a few ice cubes in it!) The color is a little unusual, but once you give it a try,the first hot day of summer you'll be thinking...It's time for that pink soup...
Provided by Judy Frey 53
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving liquid.If using whole or sliced beets, slice into matchstick pieces.Peel and dice cucumber. (I like fairly large dice.).
- Hold back about 3/4 cup of julianned beets in a seperate bowl.Add remaining beets and chopped cucumber to a large bowl. Add reserved beet juice,14 oz. of water and 2 tablespoons vinegar.
- Stir about 1/2 cup of sour cream into the beets you held in the seperate bowl.(this process keeps the sour cream from "breaking up" in the soup and making lumps.)Stir until the sour cream/beet mixture is smooth. Add another 1/2 cup of sour cream. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the beet juice from the large bowl and stir until smooth.Stir in the last 1/2 cup of sour cream. Mixture should be without lumps (sour cream should be liqified.)This seems complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it goes quite quickly.
- Add the beet/sourcream mix to the large bowl and stir to combine. At this point, taste to see if the level of vinegar is to your liking, if not add a little more.
- Add the dried dill. The 2 tsp is a good place to start, but I usually add more.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours.Serve in chilled bowls. My mom adds chopped hard boiled eggs to this soup, so if you want to give that a try it's up to you,.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 433.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 5.1
Tips:
- To enhance the sweetness of the beets, roast them before adding them to the soup. Roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in the beets, resulting in a more intense and flavorful soup.
- Use a high-quality vegetable broth for the best flavor. If you don't have vegetable broth on hand, you can use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt to the soup before serving. This will help to brighten the flavors and add a touch of acidity.
- Garnish the soup with fresh dill or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the soup chilled or at room temperature. It's also delicious served warm, but it's especially refreshing on a hot summer day.
Conclusion:
Chilled beet soup is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing soup that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful soup, give chilled beet soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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