Golden Beet And Broccoli Soup Recipes

GOLDEN BEET SOUP

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle some of greens puree over soup and serve.

GOLDEN BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Saute beets and onions in olive oil for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add 2c of the chicken stock and heat through.
• Add 1c water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until beets are tender.
• Let cool slightly.
• Puree the soup in blender or food processor until very smooth.
• If soup is too thick, add some of the 3rd c of chicken stock.
• Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• If you like, you can garnish with red beet puree.