Title: Beet and Buttermilk Soup
Categories: Soups and s, Canadian li
Yield: 6 Servings

5 Beets; (1-1/4 lb.)
3 c Buttermilk
3/4 c Chopped green onions
2/3 c Light sour cream
2 tb Chopped fresh dill or
-coriander; (or 2 tsp.
-dried)
1 1/2 ts Granulated sugar
1 1/2 ts White vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Cucumber; (diced unpeeled)
Fresh dill or coriander
-sprigs

This glorious pink soup is delicious with traditional dill or fresh
coriander.

In saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook beets until tender and
skins slip off easily, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool; slip off skins
and cut into 1/4-inch (5 mm) dice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
(Beets can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the onions,
sour cream, dill, sugar, vinegar and salt. Cover and refrigerate until
chilled or for up to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Ladle buttermilk mixture into serving bowls. Swirl in beets and cucumber.
Garnish with remaining green onions and dill or coriander sprigs.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe by: Canadian Living

Posted to recipelu-digest by Peg Baldassari on
Mar 18, 1998