FIVE-SPICE BEET SOUP

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Spice     Beet     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 2-to 2 1/2-inch-diameter beets, scrubbed, trimmed, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 celery stalk with leaves, stalk chopped, leaves sliced
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon (or more) Chinese five-spice powder*
Sour cream or plain yogurt

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • *A spice blend available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Tudor 1787
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Overall, I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day and it's packed with flavor.


Shawal Madha
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the spices blend together to create a truly unique dish.


Shad aM
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I love that this soup is vegan. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without any animal products.


Sanele Knowledge
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with beets, carrots, and celery.


Murshd Ninja
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The five-spice powder gives it a really unique flavor that I love.


SA Sourov
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in under an hour.


Gift Alali
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I love the way the five-spice powder adds a unique flavor to this soup. It's a great way to add some variety to your usual soup routine.


Amaan Sagheer
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


mdhabib mondol
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe, but the soup still turned out great. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and added a bit of honey to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.


Munawer Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


High Edge Onlince Courses
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This was the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the spices gave it a nice kick.


Daniel Hayhurst
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this soup changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Brian Baartman
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. I especially liked the addition of the five-spice powder.


Joann Llado
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


solomon kinyua
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the beets gave it a beautiful color. I will definitely be making this again.