RECIPE: VEG. BEET ROOT SOUP

BEET ROOT SOUP:

Beetroot Soup Recipe
Preparation Time	20 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Difficulty	Easy
Recipe Type	Veg.
Serves 4

Ingredient                                         Quantity

Beetroots                                          thinly sliced 3 medium

Oil                                                    2 tablespoons

Onion                                               1 medium

Garlic                                               2 cloves

Potato                                               1 medium

Carrots                                             2 medium

Salt                                                   to taste

Black pepper powder                       1/2 teaspoon

Tomato                                             1 large

Fresh cream                                     1 tablespoon

METHOD:

1.Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan.

2. Roughly chop onion and garlic.

    Add to the pan and saute.

3. Thinly slice potato and carrots and add.

    Add salt, black pepper powder and stir.

    Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add beet roots and 2 cups water, cover and cook till the

    vegetables are almost done.

5.Chop tomato and add.

   Cook for 10 minutes. 

6.Strain the vegetables.(store the strained cooking liquor aside.)

   Allow to cool.

   Blend into a smooth puree adding a little cold water.

7. Transfer puree back into the pan, add the strained cooking liquor

    and mix well. Heat the soup till it comes to a boil.

8. Pour into a soup plate, garnish with cream and serve hot.