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4 to 6
Easy
By Travis Lett
Published 2015
This soup is reminiscent of a classic borscht. It has a deep reddish purple hue and delicious, mineral-laced savory and sweet flavors. I like to garnish the soup with strained yogurt, but you could just as easily drop in a spoonful of homemade Buttermilk Crème Fraîche and sprinkle with snipped chives.
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and cook just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. Add the carrots and beets and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked through and slightly caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 2
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