Description
Silky smooth “Beetroot Soup” delivers a rich crimson embrace of earthy flavors from Eastern European culinary traditions. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a comforting bowl that warms you from the first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) raw beets
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 stick celery, chopped
Liquid Base:
- 750 milliliters (25.4 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
- Yogurt (for garnish)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C and toss beetroot pieces with olive oil, seasoning them with salt and black pepper.
- Spread beetroot chunks on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until edges caramelize and vegetables become tender.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot and gently sauté chopped onions and celery until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer roasted beetroots into the pot with softened vegetables and pour in vegetable stock.
- Allow mixture to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove pot from heat and sprinkle fresh dill into the soup, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Use an immersion blender or countertop blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately while warm or chill thoroughly for a refreshing cold soup option.
- Garnish with extra dill, a dollop of cream, or cracked black pepper before presenting.
Notes
- Roast beets carefully to caramelize edges and enhance natural sweetness, creating deeper flavor profiles.
- Consider using golden or striped beets for color variation and milder taste if traditional red beets seem too earthy.
- For vegan adaptation, replace stock with vegetable broth and ensure all ingredients are plant-based.
- Chill soup overnight to allow flavors to develop and intensify, improving overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg