Simple Beet Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 6 medium beets peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups stock chicken, beef, or vegetable. Beef stock will give it a heftier flavor
- Salt and pepper
- Heavy cream or greek yogurt for topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium or large saucepan, heat olive oil over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add onion and garlic and cook until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add beets and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the stock and salt and pepper and bring to a boil. When it reaches a boil, turn it down to a simmer, put the lid back on and cook for 30 minutes, or until the beets are very soft.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
Notes
I would highly recommend wearing an apron when making this soup as beets have a tendency to stain.