Beet soup recipe
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A delicious, vegan soup that can be ready in under 30 minutes
- Author: Gabi Rupp
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- 3 medium fresh beets, peeled cut into cubes
- 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 2 onions, chopped roughly
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 liter vegetable stock (4 cups)
- 2 tbsp (Balsamic) vinegar
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin seed
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
- Optional garnish: drizzle coconut milk, parsley
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan (or Thermomix).
- Add onions and gently fry for three minutes, until onions turn clear. (Thermomix Varoma, speed 1)
- Add beets, celery chunks, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, vegetable stock, salt and ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer at medium high heat.
- Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the beets are fork tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the coconut milk and lemon or lime juice.
- Use a food processor or an immersion blender on high to blend the soup until creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve add red beet soup to bowls and garnish with a drizzle of coconut milk each and some parsley.
Notes
- This soup is great just plain with whole grain bread or with a side of brown rice.
- For vegetarians you could add a dollop of sour cream or more instead of coconut milk