Golden Beet Soup
A vibrant and creamy soup made with golden beets, onions, and ginger, brightened with fresh lemon. The soup is garnished with a beautiful puree of beet greens for added flavor and color.
Ingredients
- •6 tablespoons pareve margarine
- •9 whole golden beets
- •4½ cups chopped onions
- •4 teaspoons fresh ginger
- •1 tablespoon lemon peel
- •6 cups low-salt chicken broth
- •2½ tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add beets, onions, ginger, and lemon peel. Cover; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups broth and bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until beets are very tender, 1 hour. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes.
95 min
- 2.
Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return puree to pot. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to soup and thin with more broth, if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice.
15 min
- 3.
Slice enough beet greens to measure 3/4 cup. Microwave greens 1 minute to wilt; place in blender. Add 3/4 cup soup; puree greens until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover soup and puree separately; chill. Rewarm both separately before using.
5 min
- 4.
Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle some of greens puree over soup and serve.
5 min
