After a season of feasting, it’s time for some self care. Soup is often a good way to stay warm and to undo some of our excesses. This delicious beet soup recipe from Kristina Smodila comes directly from Slovenia…where they know their way around a beet and a bowl of soup! 

Ingredients
(for 6-8 portions)

• 1 onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 2 tbsp oil

• 3-4 cups fresh beetroot

• 2 medium potatoes

• 1 qt vegetable soup stock

• 4 T parmesan

• 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish (per portion)

• 1 tbsp crème fraiche

• Pinch of black sesame and fresh herbs to garnish

Preparation

1. Peel and cut onion and garlic.

2. Peel, wash and dice beets and potatoes.

3. Preheat oil in a bigger pot. Add onion and fry until golden.

4. Add garlic and mix with cooking spoon for a few seconds.

5. Add beets and potatoes and fry for a minute, constantly mixing with cooking spoon.

6. Add soup stock, parmesan and salt. Cook over medium flame for about 30 minutes.

7. Use blender to achieve smooth, silky texture.

8. Serve warm with a spoon of crème fraiche or sour cream.

9. Garnish with black sesame and fresh herbs.