Beet Soup

• 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)

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

beets, chicken broth, lemon juice, onion, herb salt, sugar, yogurt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/beet-soup-15398 (may not work)