Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this easy beet soup, where earthy roasted beets blend seamlessly with aromatic garlic and onions. This comforting bowl of ruby-red goodness not only warms your soul but also delights your taste buds with its sweet and savory notes. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re savoring it solo or impressing guests at a dinner party, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh beets (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream or plain yogurt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast on a baking tray for about 1 hour until tender.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Once beets are cool enough to handle, peel and chop them into chunks. Add to the pot with sautéed onion and garlic.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, drizzled with cream or yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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