Classic Vegetarian Dish
Spicy Ginger Beet Soup
Non-Dairy
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Preparation:
30 min.
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This spicy soup is rich in vitamin C, which helps keep the immune system healthy, as well as iron from the ginger, which supports healthy blood.
Serve this soup next to a simple green salad for a light and incredibely nutritious vegan meal.
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Ingredients
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4
- Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- ⅛ cup fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 3 ½ cups Beets (roughly diced)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 6 ozs low fat Coconut milk
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- brown sugar
- cayenne pepper
- 3 sprigs mint (chopped)
Preparation steps
1.
Heat the oil and fry the shallot and ginger until translucent. Add the cumin and fry for 1-2 minutes, then add the beetroot and fry briefly. Add the stock and approx. 5 ounces coconut milk. Cover and simmer gently for approx. 25 minutes.
2.
Add the lime juice and blend to a fine purée, adding more stock if needed. Season with salt, sugar and cayenne - it should have a slight kick.
3.
Divide the soup between bowls and garnish with drops of coconut milk and the mint.
