Beetroot Soup
User Reviews
4.7
Beetroot Soup
Description
Beetroot Soup features oven-roasted beetroot chunks that develop a tender texture and slightly darkened edges for intensified flavor. The beets are then simmered with softened onion and celery in vegetable stock, bringing together earthy and mild savory notes. Fresh dill incorporated before blending lends a subtle aromatic lift to the pureed soup.
The soup is blended until smooth, resulting in a velvety, bright red dish with a balance of sweet and savory flavors from the beets and vegetables. A finishing garnish of yogurt adds creaminess and a touch of acidity, along with dill sprigs for a fresh herbal accent.
This soup is suitable as a warm starter or light meal and pairs well with crusty bread. It highlights the natural beet flavor enhanced by roasting and delicate seasoning.
Ingredients
- 17 oz beets approx 4 beetroots, raw, 500g
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 celery chopped, stick
- 4 ¼ cups vegetable stock low sodium is best, 750ml, or broth
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- salt
- black pepper
To garnish
- dill sprigs
- yogurt or dairy free yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Top and tail the beetroot, then wash them and cut into small chunks. Place them onto a baking tray and drizzle with half the oil and stir to coat. Roast for 30 minutes or until cooked through and they begin to darken.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Stir in the roasted beets and stock/broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped dill and puree the soup with a hand blender or carefully transfer to a blender and whiz.
- Serve in bowls with a drizzle of yogurt and sprinkling of dill.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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