Spiced Beet and Carrot Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This soup is tart, just sweet enough, and hearty, though not a protein powerhouse. If you want to pump up the protein, increase the walnuts or serve with a salad of greens, nuts, and goat cheese. Ingredients:
1 pound small red beets, peeled and quartered |
1/2 pound large carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise |
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups diced peeled apple |
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala |
2 cups organic vegetable broth |
2 cups water |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat greek yogurt |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
1/3 cup baby watercress |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place beets and carrots in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss. Arrange the vegetables on prepared pan. Bake at 425° for 40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Remove from oven; cool slightly. Cut beets and carrots into 1-inch pieces.
3. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat. Add apple, onion, and garam masala to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes. Add beet mixture, broth, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes.
4. Place half of the beet mixture in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour soup into a bowl. Repeat. Stir in lemon juice. Ladle about 1 1/4 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 3 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons walnuts, and about 1 tablespoon watercress.
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