Cold Beet Soup
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Serves 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour plus cooling
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Mom Appetit recipe
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth3 large beets, peeled1 cup chopped fresh tomato1/4 cup minced white onion1 tablespoon white sugar plus additional to tasteSalt and pepperRed wine vinegar to tasteOptional garnishes: light sour cream, snipped chives or fresh dill, cubed hard-cooked eggs, cubed cucumbers, cubed tomatoes, lemon wedges
1. Grate or mince the raw beets (I pulverize them in a food processor). Add them to a medium pot along with the chicken broth, tomato, onion, 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil; simmer, partially covered, until the beets are totally tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool.2. Puree the soup in a blender and season with 1 teaspoon of vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. If needed add another teaspoon of sugar and/or more vinegar to taste. Serve chilled (this soup will keep for up to 3 days and improves as it sits). Serve in chilled glasses or bowls, garnished as desired.Find out more about this recipe on Mom Appetit's blog.
