Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized beets without tops or roots
• 3 cups mild homemade beef or chicken broth or high-quality canned broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• herb salt, to taste
• sugar (optional)
• plain yogurt, as garnish (1 tablespoon per serving)

Instructions

1. Boil the beets until tender. Cool them to room temperature and peel. Chop the beets roughly and place them in a blender with the broth, lemon juice, and onion. Blend on a high setting until well puréed. Add herb salt to taste and a pinch of sugar, if desired. This soup can be served cold or hot. Top with a dollop of yogurt in each bowl before serving.