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Stunning Beet and Cauliflower Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium organic beets scrubbed (or one gargantuan one)
  • 1/2 head organic cauliflower washed and chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • Slug good quality olive oil
  • 1 cup good quality organic chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to garnish cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. Cut beets in half, place in a roasting pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and an inch of water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Put in the oven and cook until done - this could take up to an hour, so test with a knife after about 40 minutes.
  • When done, allow to cool and then peel off the skin. I usually wear my rubber gloves so my fingers don't end up pink! Cut into large chunks and set aside.
  • Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat. Once hot, add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Let the oil heat up and then add the onions along with a pinch of salt.
  • Cook the onions for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Don't allow them to brown. (The salt helps draw on the liquid in the onions which in turn helps prevent browing.)
  • Add the chopped cauliflower to the pan and lightly coat with the oil.
  • Add broth - my preference is for a thick soup so I add barely any liquid - definitely don't cover the cauliflower if you like it thick. Cover and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Cover and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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