Chilled Beet and Green Apple Bisque

By DreiFromBK

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• Salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• Shaved or julienned beets and small beet greens, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk or using a box grater, shred the beets and apples.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded beets and apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and 3 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the beets are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

In a blender, puree the soup with the apple juice until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrig-
erate until chilled, 45 minutes.

Stir tablespoons of water into the soup if it gets too thick, then season with salt. Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl in the 
sour cream. Garnish with shaved or julienned beets and beet greens and serve.