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.

Serena Hernandez
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I would make this soup again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Jisan Shak
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay.


Oseme Asuelime
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Miri Canaj
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The soup was a bit too salty for my taste.


R 4 Roast
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The soup was a bit too sour for my taste.


Annemarie Stander
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The soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


Shid Arafat
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The soup was a little bland for me. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sher M Khogyani
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Alessa Galarza
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I've never tried cold beet and celery soup before, but it sounds interesting.


Md Jabar
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This soup looks really healthy and refreshing.


Leslie Showers
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I'm not sure about the combination of beets and celery, but I'm willing to try it.


Juan Esquivel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beets.


Bruce Whitehead
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting!


Manuel AGM
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This soup is so versatile. You can serve it cold or hot, and it's great with a variety of toppings.


Khani maaz
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I'm always looking for new ways to use beets and this soup is a great option. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Touseef Leghari
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


kajol chanda
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This is an easy and healthy soup that's perfect for a summer lunch.


yvonne arredondo
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this soup changed my mind. It was delicious!


Malik Naeem Khan
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of beets and celery.