Are you looking for a new vegan soup recipe, a gluten-free soup recipe or both? Try this delicious colourful vegan, gluten-free beet soup. It is easy to make, packed with vitamins and a great healthy lunch or dinner idea. Enjoy!
Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes + soaking time
Cooking: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 small-medium beets, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbs minced ginger
- 2 tbs curry paste
- 1 tsp homemade dry seasoning
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2+2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cups filtered water
- 1 cup fresh basil or parsley leaf, finely chopped
- 1 tbs soup cream
Directions:
Step 1
To prepare the chickpeas: heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add ½ of one finely chopped onion to a pan and cook until translucent. Add chickpeas, ½ a teaspoon of cumin and ½ a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add remaining onions, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Add the beets, salt, pepper, dry seasoning, curry paste, cinnamon, turmeric and paprika, and stir to combine. Add water and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
Step 4
Blend the soup with a stick blender until smooth. Taste and adjust the spices if needed, adding more salt or spices to taste.
Step 5
Divide the soup into serving bowls. Add a generous amount of chickpeas and sprinkle with a basil or parsley leaf and add soup cream.
*All leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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