"With their magnificient color, delicious flavor, and vitamin richness, beets are one of my favorite vegetables. In the summer I serve this soup at room temperature; in the winter I like it hot...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 Pound beets, plus 1 small beet for garnish
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2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small red onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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1 McIntosh apple, peeled and sliced
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4 1/2 Cups vegetable broth
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2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper