Golden Beet Soup Recipe

Golden Beet Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 4 medium golden beets, peeled and diced
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, diced
• 5 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dillweed or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, for garnish

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion and carrot
3. Cover and cook until softened, 5 minutes
4. Add the beets, bell pepper and potato and cook, uncovered, stirring, for 1 minute
5. Stir in the broth, sugar and thyme and season with salt and black pepper to taste
6. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes
7. Serve hot or, alternately, set aside to cool, then refrigerate until chilled
8. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and garnish with the dill

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