COLD BEET AND CELERY SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Vegetable     Celery     Beet     Summer     Chill     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 pounds beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar plus additional to taste
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
ice water for thinning soup
sour cream, seasoned with bottled horseradish, and minced fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook onion and celery in oil with sugar and salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and add beets, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and broth. Simmer mixture, covered, 35 to 40 minutes, or until beets are very tender.
  • In a blender purée mixture in batches until very smooth, transferring as puréed to a bowl. Chill soup, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Thin soup with ice water and season with additional vinegar and salt and pepper.
  • Garnish soup with sour cream and chives.

Best momonista
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


asma saadani
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


itz Twmr
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.


Mac Makau (Macbwoy)
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much vegetable broth.


Nalongo Edith
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover beets and celery.


Wolf Person
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and beautiful color.


Rita Sandoval
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less sugar.


Violeta Cruz
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I love cold soups in the summer, and this one is a new favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I also like that it's a healthy option.


Muddathir Mohammed
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I had some leftover beets and celery, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Rehan Farooq
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


Antoinuel Lawson
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but I loved this soup! It was so light and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Emmanuel Scott
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This is one of my favorite summer soups. The combination of beets and celery is so refreshing and delicious.


Jason Owen
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I made this soup for my family and they really enjoyed it. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I liked that it was a cold soup, which was perfect for a hot summer day.


Abinash Bist
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This cold beet and celery soup was a hit at my summer party! It was light, refreshing, and had a beautiful pink color. I loved the crunch of the celery and the sweetness of the beets. My friends and family raved about it.