Beet Soup

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This beet soup is gorgeous to look at, very tasty, and full of goodness. It is so simple to make with beets, sautéed onions, and garlic simmered in broth before being finished with a swirl of cream.

Submitted by DEELIGHTUK
Updated on November 16, 2024
Three bowls of beet soup, with two topped with cream and black pepper
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 6 medium beets, peeled and chopped

  • 2 cups beef or vegetable stock

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup heavy cream, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make beet soup

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  2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.

    A pot with chopped onion and garlic

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  3. Stir in beets and cook for 1 minute.

    A pot with cubed beets, garlic, and onions

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  4. Pour in stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beets are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

    A pot of cooked cubed beets in broth

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  5. Working in batches, pulse soup in a food processor until smooth. Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat until heated through.

    A blender with beet soup

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  6. Ladle soup into 4 bowls and garnish each with a swirl of cream.

    Two bowls of beet soup, with one topped with cream and black pepper

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229 Calories
16g Fat
17g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 539mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.