Beetroot soup recipe

A bowl of homemade beetroot soup with chives and crème fraiche

You wouldn’t believe how tasty this easy beetroot soup recipe is!

When Vron first served this tasty soup up for us, we knew that it had to feature on our website.

We just had to share Mandy’s mums recipe for all to enjoy!

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Is beetroot soup borscht?

Yes, that’s exactly right – it is!

Borscht is commonly known as a Ukrainian beetroot soup and is well known for it’s wonderfully deep red colour – it’s a visual treat!

Overhead shot of beetroot soup before it's blended

Can you freeze beetroot soup?

This beetroot soup recipe freezes very well indeed.

Make sure that the soup has cooled down and then freeze it. We usually use freezer bags and in one or two portion quantaties.

How can I make this soup vegan?

That’s really easy to answer, just use a vegan crème fraiche or leave it out completely and hey presto – it’s vegan!

Beetroot soup with a spoon

How do I make beetroot soup from scratch?

We’re glad you asked!

Just follow Vrons ridiculously easy step by step guide and you’ll soon be enjoying this incredibly tasty soup with your family and friends.

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Easy beetroot soup recipe

A delicious and incredibly easy to make beetroot soup that everyone will enjoy
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings4
Calories128
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Ukranian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Utensils

Large pan
Chopping board
Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Beetroot we used vacuum packed no vinegar beetroot
  • 1 Large onion
  • cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Crème fraiche

Instructions

  • Finely chop the onion
  • Roughly chop the beetroot – it's best do this on a surface that can't stain
  • Prepare your stock
  • Heat the butter in a pan and then gently fry the onions until they are soft
  • Now add in the beetroot and stock and let it simmer for around 20 minutes
  • It should be a wonderfully rich red colour now and then remove it from the heat
  • Place it in the blender and give it a good blitz until you get the consistency that you prefer
  • Place it back in the saucepan and warm it up again
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with crème fraiche and chopped chives (we chop it with scissors)
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you would like to make this soup vegan, then simply replace the crème fraiche for a vegan version and then everyone can enjoy it!

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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