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Beet Soup

This gluten-free and vegan Beet Soup is a savory, smooth, and creamy soup that's wonderfully rich in flavor. Perfect for lunch with a piece of whole-grain bread or along side a sandwich.
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium fresh beets (Be sure to use fresh beets. Canned beets don't work in this recipe.)
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 leek
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 medium russet potato
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 3 tablespoons Skinny Mayo from the JK Weight Loss Program
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Scrub beets. Cut each beet into quarters, but don’t cut all the way through the skin on the bottom. Wrap each beet in foil and bake in oven at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Don’t over bake.
    Baking time will vary depending on size and age of beets.
  • Peel garlic cloves and wrap in foil. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • When beets are done, remove from oven and carefully open foil packets. Allow beets to cool enough to handle and slip off skins.
    Set aside.
  • In a large pot, sauté leeks, celery, carrot, and onion in oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions begin to appear translucent.
  • Meanwhile, peel potato and dice into small pieces (1/2- to 1-inch dices).
  • When onions are translucent, turn heat to high and add 2 cups of water or broth, seasonings, diced potato, and peeled beets. Cut garlic cloves in half and add to pan.
  • Cover and bring to boil. When soup comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat, remove lid, and allow to cool slightly. Remove bay leaf.
  • Puree soup in blender until very smooth and creamy. (Work in batches if necessary.) This may take several minutes without a powerful blender.
  • Blend in mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • This soup tastes best if eaten the next day but can be gently rewarmed and served immediately. Otherwise, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Reheat before serving.

Notes

1. Variation: Instead of roasting garlic, sauté 4 cloves minced garlic separately in olive oil over very low heat until golden. Stir into soup before serving.
2. Be sure to use fresh beets.