Beetroot soup

Beetroot soup

A heart-healthy soup packed with tons of nutrition and flavor. This is a one pot quick and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you’re in need of a warm and cosy hug from inside. The beetroots combined with warm spices and aromatics make this soup perfect for any meal.

What will you need

• 3 medium sized beetroots, peeled and diced

• 2 ripe tomatoes diced

• 2 carrots peeled and diced

• one diced yellow onion

• 4 cloves of garlic

• 4-5 whole cloves

• half inch of ginger finely chopped

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cups of broth (I used vegetable broth)

• Salt as per taste

• Freshly ground pepper

• Few sprigs of chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

• bread croutons (optional)

How to make it

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot.

2. Add the onions and stir for a minute till they turn translucent.

3. Mix in the garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Add the beetroots, tomatoes, carrots, cloves and ginger. Season with salt and pepper and stir for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add the broth and let it simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

6. Once the veggies are cooked, turn off the heat and let it cool.

7. Add it to a blender or you can use an immersion blender to make it into a smooth and creamy consistency.

8. Add it back into your pot to warm up and adjust seasoning before serving.

9. Garnish with cilantro and add some croutons. Enjoy!

Notes

• Beetroots can stain your clothing, so please be cautious while handling them.

• I used cilantro to garnish this soup since it adds freshness, but you can use parsley or dill if you like.

• Other great options for toppings can be toasted nuts, pumpkin seeds or the good ole cheese!