Chilled Beet Soup
Refreshingly vibrant and perfect for warm-weather dining, Chilled Beet Soup is a stunning blend of earthy roasted beets, creamy Greek yogurt, and crisp cucumber, all brightened with zesty lemon juice and fragrant fresh dill. This chilled summer soup is as visually striking as it is delicious, featuring a naturally bold magenta hue and a velvety texture that’s sure to impress. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a light, nutrient-packed lunch. Topped with tender wedges of hard-boiled eggs, this dish offers balanced flavors and satisfying protein in every spoonful. Whether you're looking for a unique twist on your soup repertoire or a cool appetizer for the season, this refreshing beet soup is sure to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh beets
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the oven for 45 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
Allow the roasted beets to cool, then peel and grate them coarsely.
In a large pot, combine the grated beets, water, and vegetable broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture come to room temperature.
Finely dice the cucumber and add it to the soup along with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Stir well to combine all ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
Cover and refrigerate the soup for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Serve the soup cold, garnished with peeled and quartered hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4212 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 664 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3684 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
