Red beet soup

Step 1/ 4

• ½ onion
• ½ clove garlic
• 300 g beets

• vegetable peeler
• cutting board
• knife

Dice onion and finely chop garlic. Peel beets and cut into large cubes.

Step 2/ 4

• 25 g butter
• salt
• pepper

• large saucepan
• cooking spoon

Add butter to a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add beet and sauté for approx. 5 – 7 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3/ 4

• 40 ml white wine
• 200 ml beet juice
• 150 ml orange juice
• ¼ orange (zest)

• zester
• cooking spoon

Deglaze pan with white wine. Add red beet juice, orange juice, and orange zest to the pan. Bring everything to a boil and simmer for approx. 20 – 30 min. until the beet is soft and cooked through.

Step 4/ 4

• salt
• pepper
• croutons to serve
• crème fraîche to serve

• blender

Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful not to overfill the blender to avoid splattering. Season again with salt and pepper. Serve with some croutons and a dollop of crème fraîche.

Enjoy your meal!