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Friday 17 September 2010

Souper Dooper: Beetroot & Apple Soup

It's a well known fact that I love beetroot. It's a relatively recent discovery for me - as a child I always thought they tasted like dirt, but now I appreciate their earthy, sweet nature.

Of course, they're also very pink, which I thoroughly approve of. Just don't forget to wear rubber gloves when you're peeling and chopping them, otherwise you'll be pink too!

Paired with apple, beetroots make a lovely thick soup. If you like, you could tart it up by stirring through some chunks of goat's cheese, or sprinkling some flat leafed parsley over the top.

Beetroot & Apple Soup (serves 2)

You'll need:
  • 300g raw beetroots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 bramley apple, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • A sprig of thyme
  • Olive oil
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Croutons to serve
Make it!
  • Preheat the oven to 200c / Gas 6
  • Put the beetroot, apple, onion and thyme in a roasting tin and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle over some salt and pepper, then cover with foil and roast for 45 minutes.
  • Bring the stock to a simmer, then add the beetroot, apple, onion and thyme mixture and the balsamic vinegar. Bring back up to a simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Take the soup off the heat, fish out the thyme and discard.
  • Blend the soup until smooth.
  • Serve hot with plenty of croutons.

3 comments:

  1. This looks wonderful, but unfortunately I’m still in the ‘tastes like dirt” phase of beetroot appreciation

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  2. Oh dear. It's 1.30 am and my stomach just growled at the picture of this. Think I know what I'll be making tomorrow. :)

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  3. This is such a great way to eat beetroot! I've never thought about having it in a soup :)

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