Recipe of the Month: Holiday Cranberry Beet Soup

This soup is gorgeous, delicious and health supportive. Even if you have not enjoyed beets in the past, give this recipe a try. You might be surprised at the pleasant flavor difference when you pair them with sour flavors of cranberries, orange and yogurt.

Ingredients:

  • 3 raw beets (approxiamately 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1.5 cups of fresh cranberries or a 12 ounce bag of frozen berries
  • Juice and zest of one orange
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander
  • 4 cups of vegetable stock
  • 3/4 cup of plain, full-fat yogurt

1.Chop Beets and Red Onion Roughly. Nearly liquify them in a blender or food processor. Putting the onions in the bottom will help create liquid to get the blades moving.

2. Saute Beet and Onions in Olive Oil for 10 minutes on low.

3. Add cranberries, orange juice and zest, and coriander. Cook for a couple of minutes.

4. Add Vegetable Stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40-60 minutes.

5. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper.

6. Let cool.

7. Puree with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.

8. Warm up soup and serve with a dollop of yogurt.

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