Vibrant and Healthy Orange & Ginger Roasted Beet Soup!
As an Ambassador for the Produce for Better Health Foundation, I get to do what I have been doing for most of my culinary career and take it up a notch! I love to show people how to make food healthy and delicious without spending all your time prepping or chained to the kitchen. This easy to make Roasted Beet Soup with Orange and Ginger really hits the mark with freshness! I love it both hot and chilled so I actually enjoy it almost any time of the year depending on what season it is. Roasting beets is quite simple and blending the soup with a fresh orange in a Vita Mix blender really keeps it healthy with all those vitamins and nutrients to keep us healthy and vibrant through any modern day year. Here’s to your health!
Orange Ginger Beet Soup
Orange Ginger Beet Soup is a magical combination of bold flavors to show off the delectable taste of roasted beets blended with the vibrant flavors of orange and ginger. This soup can be served hot or cold for any season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh beets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 seedless orange, zested and peeled
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place trimmed beets on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap beets together in foil. Place wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast, until the beets are tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool before peeling skin. Chop beets.
- In saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for a minute or two until fragrant.
- Transfer sauteed onions to a blender. Add chopped roasted beets, peeled orange, and grated ginger root. Add vegetable stock, leaving room at the top of the blender as to not overfill. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth consistency. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your blender.
- Transfer the soup from the blender to the stove in a pan and heat to desired temperature or chill for a refreshing soup. Garnish with a swirl of coconut milk and orange zest.
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