Not Quite Beetroot Soup

make a beet-red soup!

Posted by francine s.

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Different flavor layers make this a favorite of anyone-- even those who don't like beet!

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • 1 roasted red beetroot, skinned and diced

  • 4 ripe roma tomatoes, skin removed and chopped

  • 1 medium red onion diced small

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and seeds removed, chopped

  • 3-4 cups water

  • salt/pepper to taste

Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a quart pot. Add the diced onion and cook slowly until softened and lightly caramelized.

  2. 2

    Add the diced beetroot, red pepper and tomato and cook over low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir regularly and lower heat if browning.

  3. 3

    Add spices and water and simmer for another 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season to taste, add lemon juice and (using a hand-held blender), puree until smooth. Taste again, adjust if needed. Serve hot or at room temperature. Add a dollop of cream and/or fresh chopped herbs.