Looking for a comforting, nutritious, and visually stunning soup? 🧡🥕🩷🍲

This Carrot and Beetroot Soup is the perfect blend of earthy beets, sweet carrots, and warming spices, making it an ideal addition to your healthy meal plan.

This vibrant soup not only boosts your immunity but also aids in detoxification and weight management.

Ingredients

Beetroot: 1 medium-sized, peeled and chopped

Carrots: 2 medium-sized, peeled and chopped

Onion: 1 small, finely chopped

Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced

Ginger: 1-inch piece, grated

Vegetable stock: 2 cups (or water as an alternative)

Olive oil: 1 tsp

Black pepper: To taste

Salt: To taste

Lemon juice: 1 tsp (optional, for tanginess)

Fresh coriander or parsley : For garnish

Prepare the Vegetables:

Wash, peel, and chop the beetroot and carrots into small cubes for quicker cooking.

Sauté Aromatics:

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and onions turn translucent.

Cook the Vegetables:

Add chopped beetroot and carrots to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.Pour in the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Blend the Soup:

Let the mixture cool slightly. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree it into a smooth consistency.

Reheat and Season:

Transfer the soup back to the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a minute.Stir in lemon juice for added freshness (optional).

Garnish and Serve:

Pour the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley.Serve hot with multigrain toast or whole-grain croutons for a wholesome meal.

Healthy Preparation Tips

No cream: Skip heavy cream; the natural creaminess comes from blending the vegetables.

Low sodium: Use homemade vegetable stock or a low-sodium store-bought version.

Extra fiber: Avoid straining the soup to retain all the fiber from the vegetables.

Add protein: For added nutrition, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or garnish with roasted chickpeas.

Serve this vibrant Carrot and Beetroot Soup hot, and let its warmth and nutrition brighten your day! :🧡🥕🩷🍲