Beet and Potato Soup

Submitted by Lori Mama

"I learned how to prepare this soup during a vegetarian cooking class. I'm not very fond of beets, but this was rather tasty. Recipe courtesy Rob McLean, instructor."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 medium sized beets, cooked and cubed
• 4 medium sized potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Saute onions with dill in butter until softened.
2. Add cubed potatoes and saute for a few minutes.
3. Add stock and beets.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 30 minute.
5. Blend with a hand blender until desired texture.
6. Finish with cream or half/half, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot.
8. Note: prep. time includes cooking of the beets.

Reviews

[TasteTester]

This recipe was included in Book#228608. November 4, 2008 -- This soup is great! I love potatoes and beets, so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. It turned out wonderful! The soup was creamy from the potatoes and had a subtle taste of beets. (For anyone unsure about trying a beet soup, the taste of the beets is mild in this soup (although, being a beet lover, when I make it again I'll double the beets). For me, it didn't need the half & half, but I used some as the recipe directed. It made the soup a little creamier but again, I felt the soup was perfect without it. This is a recipe I'll make over & over. I prepare a lot of soups, and this is one of the best. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Sydney Mike]

Although i do like beets & potatoes, for the 2 of us I did cut this recipe in half this 1st time around! Easy enough to prepare & a surprisingly wonderful taste combo! I'm with the previous reviewer, though, in that I might just include an additional beet or two the next time around! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in Everyday Is a Holiday tag]

 

[Karens Krazy Kitchen]

This was wonderful! I used skim milk and did not miss the cream. I think the potatoes made it thick enough. I love beets and this is a great use of leftover ones. Thx. for posting such a pretty and tasty soup recipe!