Ruby Red Beet Soup

This soup is light, colourful and easy to make ahead and reheat. Look for large beets to save time peeling.

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Serves: 6

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb (750 g) Ontario Beets
  • 1 Ontario Onion
  • 1 large Ontario Baking Potato
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 2 strips orange peel
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Low-fat thick plain yogurt (such as Greek yogurt)
  • Chopped fresh Ontario Chives

Instructions

Peel beets, onion and potato. Shred in food processor fitted with shredding disk (or use a box grater). Place vegetables in large saucepan along with chicken broth and orange peel. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Let cool slightly. Discard orange peel. Purée in batches in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan and reheat until hot. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper to taste. If making ahead, cool, cover and refrigerate (for up to 2 days). Reheat to serve. Garnish with dollop of yogurt and sprinkle of chives.
 

Nutritional information

1 Serving

  • PROTEIN: 5 grams
  • FAT: 1 gram
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 26 grams
  • CALORIES: 128
  • FIBRE: 3 grams