Beet Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Beet Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium-sized beets, washed but not peeled; 5 scallions, white parts only; Olive oil; 6 cups of vegetable or chicken stock; A shot of vodka; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 2 tablespoons of creme fraiche, plus extra to serve; Salt and pepper; A good handful of fresh dill, chopped; Chopped hard-boiled egg, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Wash and trim the stalky bits from the beets.
2
Sweat the scallions in a pan with some olive oil on a low heat until they are translucent.
3
Then add the stock to the scallions and leave on a low heat to warm.
4
In another pan, cover the beets with water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the beets are tender.
5
Drain, and when cool enough to handle peel off the skins and cut the beets into rough chunks.
6
Put the beets in a blender with the scallion stock and puree until smooth.
7
Add the shot of vodka, lemon juice and creme fraiche, season and give the mixture another whizz in the blender.
8
You can serve this hot or cold.
9
Either way, serve with the chopped dill on top, a swirl more of creme fraiche and some chopped hard-boiled egg if you feel like it.

594

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Protein

Fat Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium-sized beets, washed but not peeled, 5 scallions, white parts only, Olive oil, 6 cups of vegetable or chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Beet Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beet Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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