Chilled Beet and Raspberry Soup with Crème Fraiche – Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Ingredients

• 3 T. unsalted butter
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 pounds beets, scrubbed, cooked and cubed
• 1 Pint fresh raspberries, pureed and seeded
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 T. minced fresh dill fronds, plus extra for garnish
• 1 T. Balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• crème fraiche