From the vibrantly hued bowls of Eastern Europe to the modern kitchens of the health-conscious, red beet soup, famously known as borscht, is a treasure trove of both tradition and nutrition.
Red Beet Soup
Drawing in your taste buds with its deep earthy notes and vivaciously rich color, red beet soup is a culinary delight that embodies both health and taste. This humble soup finds its roots in the fertile farmlands of Eastern Europe but has now travelled across the globe, carving out a special place in the hearts – and bellies – of food lovers everywhere.
Red beet soup is a robust experience on its own, but a well-selected side or companion dish can elevate the dining experience to new levels. A simple Fall Vegetable Salad can provide a refreshing counterpoint to the soup’s depth. For those seeking a heartier meal, consider pairing red beet soup with a Chicken Pot Pie for a variety of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoon cooking fat
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 medium beets, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups fresh chicken or beef stock
- Full-fat coconut milk for garnishing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Red Beet Soup
Heat the cooking fat in a large sauce pan and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the chopped beets and cook for another minute.
Stir the stock in, season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for about 25 minutes, until the beet cubes are tender.
With a blender or food processor and operating in batches, process to the consistency of a puree.
Serve in bowls and swirl a bit of coconut milk on top if desired.
More Soup Recipes
If you love soup as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Paleo Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
- Zucchini Soup with Sweet Potato Scoops Recipe
- Sausage And Spinach Soup Recipe
- Slow Cooker Paleo Bison Stew Recipe
📖 Recipe
Red Beet Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon cooking fat
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 medium beets peeled and chopped
- 2 cups fresh chicken or beef stock
- Full-fat coconut milk for garnishing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cooking fat in a large sauce pan and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the chopped beets and cook for another minute.3 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, 6 medium beets
- Stir the stock in, season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for about 25 minutes, until the beet cubes are tender.2 cups fresh chicken or beef stock, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- With a blender or food processor and operating in batches, process to the consistency of a puree.
- Serve in bowls and swirl a bit of coconut milk on top if desired.Full-fat coconut milk for garnishing
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