Bold new ways with beetroot
Boiled beetroot? So last year. We give this gorgeous veggie a bold new look with two beautiful soups. They’re fresh, fragrant and perfect for summer.
For the base recipe:
Add 500g quartered beetroots to a pot. Add the stems as well – just be sure they are super clean. Submerge with chicken or vegetable stock and simmer until the beets are tender. Blend until smooth and divide the soup into two batches.
Version 1: beetroot & buttermilk
Stir in buttermilk to taste. Season, and top with fennel shavings. Add a few sprigs of dill, a squeeze of lemon and that’s it! Serve warm or chilled.
Version 2: beetroot and watermelon gazpacho
Add 250g cubed watermelon (or strawberries), 150g fresh chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 2 chopped chillies to the soup, and blend. Top with diced watermelon and tomatoes, and fresh coriander. So good!