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Beet soup in a bowl garnished with coconut cream and parsley.
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5 from 28 votes

Beet Soup (Smooth and Velvety)

Beet soup is a mix of beets, parsnip, ginger, onion and garlic. This blended version is creamy, savory, and rich in flavor. Perfect to serve on it's own, next to a salad or hearty main.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beet Soup, Beet Soup Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 large beets peeled and diced (or 4 beets, if smaller)
  • 1 medium parsnip peeled and diced (approx 1 cup)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or more for desired texture

Garnish

  • coconut cream or yogurt
  • parsley
  • black sesame seeds
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large stock pot on medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the diced beets, diced parsnips and vegetable broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the beets are fork tender.
  • Use a ladle to transfer the soup to a high-powered blender. Blend for one minute or until creamy.
  • To serve, pour the soup into a bowl and garnish with coconut cream or yogurt, parsley, black sesame seeds and cracked black pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg