Enchanted Forest Vampire Blood Beet Soup
This vibrant and velvety beet soup, rich with the earthy flavors of roasted beets and aromatic spices, offers a mysteriously delicious and comforting experience. Perfect for a chilly evening, it's easily adaptable for dietary preferences and makes a stunning presentation.
Equipment
- Foil
- Large Pot
- Dutch Oven
- Immersion Blender
- Standing Blender
- Fork
- Gloves
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5-6 medium Fresh Beets blood-red gems
- 1 large Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 6 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream plus extra for serving
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds Optional
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk for dairy-free option
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
Instructions
Steps
- Wash and trim beets, then wrap individually in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender; cool slightly, then peel and dice.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and optional caraway seeds, sautéing for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked and diced beets, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the pot from heat and blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring in batches to a standing blender.
- Return the soup to the pot (if using a standing blender), stir in the apple cider vinegar, then taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Just before serving, stir in the 1/2 cup of sour cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option) until fully incorporated and heated through, but do not boil.
- Serve warm, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill or chopped chives; optionally pair with crusty bread or garlic croutons.
Notes
Wearing gloves when handling beets prevents staining. For a richer flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth. This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or garlic croutons, making it a complete and satisfying meal.