This simple beet soup with horseradish is perfect as a starter for a festive family dinner during Christmas, but it also serves as a quick and warming dinner option in winter.
Arbeitszeit 20 MinutenMin.
Portionen 6portions
Zutaten
For the beet soup
2cupsbeets(500 gram) either already peeled and pre-cooked or fresh.
4cupsvegetable broth(1 liter)
⅔cupheavy cream(100 ml)
For the horseradish garnish
½cuphorseradishfreshly grated or from a jar
½cupheavy cream
For topping
croutons made from dark bread
Anleitung
Peel and cut the beets into small pieces. Cook them in vegetable broth until they are soft. This takes about 15-30 minutes, depending on their size. For pre-cooked beets, simmer for only about 5 minutes.
Puree with an immersion blender and refine with a dash of cream.
For the Cream-Horseradish Mixture: Grate or finely chop horseradish. Blend it thoroughly with cream in a mixer until it forms a paste. Serve in an extra bowl at the table.
Notizen
Fresh beets can stain hands and cooking utensils pink. To prevent this, use gloves or wash hands with soap immediately after peeling.
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Dezember 8, 2023
(c) by Angelika Kreitner-Beretits / Vienna Sunday Kitchen