Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Beautiful Soup Vegetable Soup, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every spoonful. This vibrant soup combines the earthy sweetness of beets, the refreshing tang of dill, and the zesty brightness of orange zest, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. As you savor this delectable soup, let the vibrant colors of the vegetables dance before your eyes, inviting you to a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Accompanying this delightful soup are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Beet, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad that offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures; a hearty Lemony Beet and Chickpea Salad that bursts with Mediterranean charm; and a unique Beet and Chocolate Cake that redefines the boundaries of sweet and savory. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of recipes, each one a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of beets.
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COLD CURE SOUP
This soup started life as quite a different thing. I'd made a traditional Persian chicken, cinnamon and Seville-orange stew and realized that it was the scented broth I loved the most. So I cut to the chase. A supermarket packet of chicken wings, a stick of cinnamon, a carrot, an onion, a knob of ginger and the juice and zest of an orange left to simmer on the stove make a restorative broth that delights, soothes and helps fight off winter blues. I like it sprinkled with chopped cilantro and chilies, but you could make more of a meal of it by adding shredded chicken and noodles. (This recipe originally called for a Seville orange, but we've modified it so it can be made with a combination of orange and lime juice. If you have access to Seville oranges, all the better!)
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings (about 6 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine chicken, carrot, onion, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add 3 quarts water, orange zest and juice.
- Place over high heat, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid has reduced to about half and chicken flavor is strong, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, and discard solids. Allow broth to cool, then refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, remove layer of solidified fat from surface, and wipe surface of congealed soup with a paper towel to remove traces of grease. Soup may be covered and refrigerated for up to three days.
- To serve, warm soup, ladle into mugs or bowls, and garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 685, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 971 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEAUTIFUL SOUP
A vegetable soup recipe featured in the NY Times Dining and Wine section. Flavors: tomatoes, butter, root vegetables, and a hint of orange. I haven't made this yet, but it sounds interesting (and NY Times articles can only be accessed for free for a brief period of time).
Provided by periwinklejenn
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flameproof casserole or other deep, wide pan over low heat and add butter or butter-oil mixture. When butter has melted, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not browned.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add beets, carrots, celery, celery root and half the dill. Sauté, adjusting heat as needed, until vegetables have released their liquid, dried and start to turn golden but not brown, about 20 minutes.
- Add stock and tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes. Add orange zest and juice, and remaining dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with hunks of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2214.7, Fat 225.5, SaturatedFat 96.1, Cholesterol 328.7, Sodium 434.5, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.5, Protein 27.6
BEAUTIFUL SOUP (VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BEETS, DILL AND ORANGE ZEST)
This is a sweet and buttery tomato-onion soup that evolved, many years ago, toward a kind of borscht, but stopped short. Borscht tastes too earthy for my palate. Tomatoes and orange keep the flavor a bit brighter and more acidic. The name comes from the colors: orange carrots, carnelian tomatoes, magenta beets. I serve it at home, at least twice each winter, with snow-white dollops of sour cream floating on top. It looks wonderful, tastes good, and is very healthful. And without my needing to say a word about mincing or dicing, it teaches my children about the satisfaction of a job well done.
Provided by Celia Barbour
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flameproof casserole or other deep, wide pan over low heat and add butter or butter-oil mixture. When butter has melted, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not browned.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add beets, carrots, celery, celery root and half the dill. Sauté, adjusting heat as needed, until vegetables have released their liquid, dried and start to turn golden but not brown, about 20 minutes.
- Add stock and tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes. Add orange zest and juice, and remaining dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with hunks of bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1537 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHILLED BEET, ORANGE AND DILL SOUP
For easy serving, ladle the soup into pretty bowls, and set them on the buffet table.
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine half of beets, half of reserved beet liquid and half of orange juice in blender. Blend until smooth. Blend in half of buttermilk and 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with remaining beets, beet liquid, orange juice, buttermilk and 1 1/2 tablespoons dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 3 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
- Garnish soup with cucumber and additional dill. Ladle into bowls.
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
BEET AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This recipe appeared in a local newspaper insert. It is very healthy and suitable for vegetarians. Certainly warms you up on a cold evening. I have made some adjustments to suit our tastes. Enjoy.
Provided by waynejohn1234
Categories Chowders
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic in oil until soft but not brown , over low heat.
- Increase heat to medium high and add beets, carrots, celery, celery root and half the dill.
- Saute until vegetables have released their liquid, dried and start to turn golden.
- This takes about 20 minutes.
- Add stock and tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are soft, which takes about 30 minutes.
- Add orange zest and juice and remaining dill.
- Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 211.7, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are endless possibilities, so feel free to mix and match your favorites.
- Roast your vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will caramelize the vegetables and add a delicious depth of flavor.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste until you reach the desired flavor.
- Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include croutons, cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Vegetable soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a vegetable soup recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give vegetable soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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