Chilled Beet and Green Apple Bisque

Name: Chilled Beet and Green Apple Bisque
Total time: 75 min
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

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By

Justin Chapple

Updated on August 1, 2015

Chilled Beet and Green Apple Bisque — Photo: © Con Poulos

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Yield:

4 to 6

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

Directions

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.

Make Ahead

The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.