Beet Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 medium beets, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups beef stock
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in onions and garlic; cook until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. stir in beets, and cook for 1 minute.
• stir in stock, and season with salt and pepper. bring to a boil; cover, and simmer until the beets are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
• in batches, add soup to a food processor, and pulse until liquefied. return soup to saucepan, and gently heat through. ladle into bowls, and garnish with a swirl of cream.