- 1.5 pound beets, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 TBLS fresh basil or 1 tsp dried, optional
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup freshly squeeze orange juice
- Salt to taste
Put all ingredients into sauce pan except orange juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until beets are very tender, about 30 minutes. Cool and puree. Add the orange juice. Add salt to taste (or omit). Chill before serving.
Freezes well.