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)
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1 roasted red beetroot, skinned and diced
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4 ripe roma tomatoes, skin removed and chopped
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1 medium red onion diced small
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2 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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juice of 1 lemon
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1 roasted red pepper, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
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3-4 cups water
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salt/pepper to taste
Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a quart pot. Add the diced onion and cook slowly until softened and lightly caramelized.
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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.
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3
Add spices and water and simmer for another 15 minutes.
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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.