Chilled Puree of Beet and Watermelon

5 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 55 minutes

99 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
1	medium	onion	peeled, sliced
1/2	pound	beets	peeled, diced
4	cups	chicken broth
1	teaspoon	salt
2 1/2	cups	watermelon	seeded, diced

Directions

HEAT THE OIL IN A STOCK POT over low heat, add the onions and cook slowly, stirring, about 7 minutes.

Add the beets and continue to cook slowly, covered, until most of their water has been released and they have fallen apart, about 35 minutes.

Stir often to avoid sticking and burning.

Add the stock and salt, cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

When the soup is finished cooking, strain and reserve the liquid.

Transfer the beets to a blender or food processor and add the watermelon.

Puree until very smooth. Return the puree to the pot and add the reserved liquid.

Chill the soup well, about 4 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 219g

Amount per Serving

Calories 99 36% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 652mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 5.0g	10%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	2%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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