CHILLED BEET AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Freeze/Chill     Vegetarian     Beet     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds medium beets, trimmed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (or more) fresh orange juice
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Ground white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 apple, peeled, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook beets in large pot of boiling water until very tender and knife pierces center easily, about 50 minutes. Drain beets; cool slightly. Peel and coarsely chop. Transfer beets to food processor. Add sour cream, 1/2 cup orange juice, vinegar and honey and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Pour into large bowl and whisk in buttermilk. Thin soup with more orange juice, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Garnish soup with diced apple, if desired, and serve.

Theresa Daniel
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this soup. The buttermilk mellows out the beet flavor and makes it very palatable.


Bstar Gaming YT
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


bolingo mohammed
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I added a bit of grated ginger to the soup and it gave it a wonderful flavor boost.


Jessica Lomax
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This soup is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend it!


Md Siful
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting!


Apurba Sarker
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a good option for a light lunch or dinner.


Shanto Ahamed
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I was skeptical about the combination of beets and buttermilk, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


SD Daud Shak
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This is my new favorite summer soup! It's light, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh beets from my garden.


Forged Success
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out beautifully. The color was vibrant and the flavor was amazing. My guests raved about it!


Ssali Elijah Leem
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This soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet beets and tangy buttermilk created a unique and refreshing flavor. I added a bit of extra dill for a pop of freshness, and it was perfect.