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How to Make Beet Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beet soup, also known as borscht, is a traditional Eastern European dish that has gained popularity all over the world. This vibrant and flavorful soup is a perfect way to incorporate the earthy sweetness and beautiful color of beets into your meal. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is often served with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of crusty bread.

Beet soup can be made in a variety of ways, with different regional variations adding unique ingredients and flavors to the di...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 medium beets, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • 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. Stir in beets and cook for 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • Working in batches, pulse soup in a food processor until smooth. Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat until heated through. Ladle soup into 4 bowls and garnish each with a swirl of cream.

    • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 539mg

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