Earthy roasted beets blended with onions, carrots, and cream create a silky, vibrant bowl perfect for any season.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Dairy
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets individually in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and chop into chunks.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add chopped roasted beets, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
04 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, work in batches with a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with a swirl of cream and fresh thyme leaves if desired.
