Chilled Beet Soup

Bright, refreshing, and visually stunning, this Chilled Beet Soup is the perfect way to embrace the earthy sweetness of beets while staying cool on a warm day. Roasted beets form the vibrant base of this velvety soup, complemented by the creamy tang of Greek yogurt and the crisp freshness of diced cucumber. A hint of lemon juice and fresh dill adds zesty, herbaceous notes, while the finishing touch of hard-boiled eggs provides a satisfying, protein-packed garnish. This vibrant, make-ahead recipe is not only easy to prepare but also showcases the natural flavors of wholesome ingredients in every spoonful. Perfect for summer entertaining or a light, nourishing meal, this cold beet soup is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast the beets in the oven for 45 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Allow the roasted beets to cool, then peel and grate them coarsely.

Step 5

In a large pot, combine the grated beets, water, and vegetable broth.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture come to room temperature.

Step 8

Finely dice the cucumber and add it to the soup along with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Stir well to combine all ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate the soup for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

Step 11

Serve the soup cold, garnished with peeled and quartered hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2676.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	852.6

Total Fat 17.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 435.0mg	0%
Sodium 4211.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 66.9g
Protein 71.9g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 664.5mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 3684.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.5%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 50.1%