Beet Soup (Smooth and Velvety)
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Beet Soup (Smooth and Velvety)
Description
Beet Soup brings together peeled and diced beets and parsnips simmered in vegetable broth and enlivened with sautéed onion, minced garlic, and chopped fresh ginger. Cooking the vegetables until fork-tender allows for a creamy consistency when blended. The soup is pureed until smooth, revealing the deep purple hue of the beets.
The flavor is earthy with a subtle zing from the ginger and a gentle warmth from black pepper and salt. The topping of coconut cream introduces a mild sweetness and velvety texture, while parsley and black sesame seeds provide brightness and visual appeal.
This soup can be served hot as a first course or light meal. The creamy finish and garnishes enhance its richness without heaviness. It pairs well with bread or light salads for a balanced lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 beets peeled and diced (or 4 beets, if smaller, large
- 1 parsnip peeled and diced (approx 1 cup, medium
- 4 cups vegetable broth or more for desired texture
Garnish
- coconut cream or yogurt
- parsley
- black sesame seeds
- black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic, ginger, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the diced beets, diced parsnips and vegetable broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the beets are fork tender.
- Use a ladle to transfer the soup to a high-powered blender. Blend for one minute or until creamy.
- To serve, pour the soup into a bowl and garnish with coconut cream or yogurt, parsley, black sesame seeds and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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