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Golden Beet and Beet Greens Soup





Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

Make the most of your fresh farmers’ market beets with this soup, which uses the delicious leaves as well as the beets themselves. Time: 1 1/4 hours.

Golden Beet and Beet Greens Soup (1009)




Photo, Annabelle Breakey; food styling, Randy Mon
 3 golden beets with leafy tops (1 1/2 lbs.)
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 small (6 oz.) red onion, sliced lengthwise
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
 3/4 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Trim leafy tops off beets, leaving 1 in. of stems attached. Wash beets and leaves, discarding tough stems. Put beets in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, covered; reduce heat and simmer until beets are tender when pierced, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and let cool. Remove skin and stems, then cut beets thinly crosswise. Cut beet leaves crosswise into thin shreds. Set aside.

Step 2
2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broth and sliced beets. Bring to a boil. Stir in reserved beet greens and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add more broth if you like. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g5%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1473mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.