Garlic Beet Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb leeks, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 1/2 lb beet, peeled, roughly chopped
  • 7 oz potatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp caraway seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 6 quart pressure cooker. Cook leeks and garlic, stirring, until leeks have softened. Add vinegar, beet, potatoes and 6 cups water. Secure lid and bring cooker to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilise pressure and cook for 20 mins. Release pressure and remove lid. Let cool for 15 mins.
  2. Blend or process soup in batches until smooth. Season to taste.
  3. Meanwhile, combine heavy cream and cumin. Serve soup drizzled with cream and sprinkled with caraway seeds.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

628 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 49g 63% DV
Carbs 42.5g 15% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 370mg 16% DV
Potassium 1191.5mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 228mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 16mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 299mg 23% DV
Iron 18.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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