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Beet and Fennel Gazpacho with Broccoli Rabe Pesto
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14 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Beet and Fennel Gazpacho with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

A summer borscht-like gazpacho that brings you the comfort of winter to those warm summer nights. This version of the classic Russian soup is made with a broccoli rabe pesto that you will want to make extra of and some sweet roasted fennel. Top with a dollop of tart greek yogurt if you’re feeling fancy!
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A summer borscht-like gazpacho that brings you the comfort of winter to those warm summer nights. This version of the classic Russian soup is made with a broccoli rabe pesto that you will want to make extra of and some sweet roasted fennel. Top with a dollop of tart greek yogurt if you’re feeling fancy!
1HR 30MINS
Total Time
$1.56
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Beet
3
Beets
Fennel Bulb
2
Fennel Bulbs, trimmed, quartered
Red Onion
1
Red Onion, peeled, quartered
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Broccoli Rabe
1 bunch
Broccoli Rabe, de-stemmed
Pine Nuts
1/4 cup
Pine Nuts, toasted
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
1/4 cup
Olive Oil
plus more for drizzling
Vegetable Stock
3 cups
Vegetable Stock
Cucumber
2
Cucumbers, peeled, roughly chopped
Fresh Dill
1/4 cup
Fresh Dill
Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
202
Fat
13.3 g
Protein
4.8 g
Carbs
19.0 g
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Trim the stems of the Beets (3) drizzle with Olive Oil, wrap in foil, and put in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes. Allow cooling and peel.
step 3
With your beets in the oven, add your Fennel Bulbs (2), and Red Onion (1) to a sheet pan or baking dish. Drizzle with Olive Oil (to taste) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Add them to the oven. Cook 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool.
step 3 With your beets in the oven, add your Fennel Bulbs (2), and Red Onion (1) to a sheet pan or baking dish. Drizzle with Olive Oil (to taste) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Add them to the oven. Cook 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool.
step 4
In the meantime, you will make your broccoli rabe pesto. Add the Broccoli Rabe (1 bunch), Pine Nuts (1/4 cup), Garlic (2 cloves), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to a food processor. While running, add the Olive Oil (1/4 cup). Set aside.
step 4 In the meantime, you will make your broccoli rabe pesto. Add the Broccoli Rabe (1 bunch), Pine Nuts (1/4 cup), Garlic (2 cloves), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to a food processor. While running, add the Olive Oil (1/4 cup). Set aside.
step 5
Add your peeled beets, roasted fennel and onion, fennel fronds, Garlic (3 cloves), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Vegetable Stock (3 cups), Cucumbers (2), Fresh Dill (1/4 cup), Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp), and ½ the pesto to a high speed blender. Run for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
step 5 Add your peeled beets, roasted fennel and onion, fennel fronds, Garlic (3 cloves), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Vegetable Stock (3 cups), Cucumbers (2), Fresh Dill (1/4 cup), Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp), and ½ the pesto to a high speed blender. Run for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
step 6
Chill in the refrigerator for minimum 4 hours.
step 7
Pour into bowls and garnish with the other half of the broccoli rabe pesto. Serve and enjoy!
step 7 Pour into bowls and garnish with the other half of the broccoli rabe pesto. Serve and enjoy!
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Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Summer
Soup
Spanish
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