Five-Spice Beet Soup
A vibrant and aromatic soup featuring tender beets seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder, fresh ginger, and aromatic vegetables. This beautiful pureed soup is garnished with sour cream and celery leaves for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- •4 whole beets
- •3 cups vegetable broth
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 whole red onion
- •1 stalk celery
- •2 teaspoons fresh ginger
- •¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- •2 tablespoons sour cream
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place beet wedges in 4-cup glass measuring cup. Add 2 cups broth; cover with paper plate and microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and chopped celery stalk; cover and cook until almost tender and translucent, stirring often, about 12 minutes.
12 min
- 3.
Add beet mixture and 1 cup broth to onion mixture; cover and simmer 4 minutes. Mix in ginger and 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder. Transfer to blender; cover and puree. Season soup to taste with salt, pepper, and additional five-spice powder, if desired; rewarm if necessary. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Top with dollops of sour cream and sliced celery leaves.
10 min
- 4.
*A spice blend available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
