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.
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b.m28@yahoo.comI'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
asma_s22@yahoo.comI've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
itz Twmr
itzt49@yahoo.comThis 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)
m-mac92@yahoo.comI'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
nalongoedith82@yahoo.comThis soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover beets and celery.
Wolf Person
person-w91@hotmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and beautiful color.
Rita Sandoval
rita.s98@gmail.comThis 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
v_c8@gmail.comI 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
m@aol.comI 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
r.farooq@hotmail.frThis 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
lawson83@hotmail.comI'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
s.emmanuel@aol.comThis is one of my favorite summer soups. The combination of beets and celery is so refreshing and delicious.
Jason Owen
owen.j@aol.comI 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
bista@gmail.comThis 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.