Soup #7 Beet and Potato Soup

This soup was really interesting. For some reason, it brought back some memory from the past that I can't recall probably something Mom used to make.  This soup was loved by my boys :D. 




Beet and Potato Soup


1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
1 small apple, peeled, cored and grated
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 1/2 c. beets, cooked, peeled, diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
pinch of dried thyme
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 cups broth
4 T. sour cream or plain yogurt
salt and pepper
fresh dill sprigs to garnish


1. Cook onion in butter or oil until tender.  Add potatoes, celery and beets, cooking for 5 minutes or so.  Add apple thyme and cumin, cooking for 2 minutes.
2. Add broth, lemon juice and bay leaf.  Simmer until tender.  
3. Let cool and blend until smooth. Serve with sour cream or yogurt and fresh dill.