Beet and potato soup – Rote Bete Suppe

Atsuko

January 1, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Beets are not often found in Japanese supermarkets, but they are a familiar vegetable in Europe. Nutritious beets are useful in a wide variety of stews and salads. Soups using beets are often eaten in Eastern European countries, including Russian and Ukrainian borscht. This recipe is simple and made with only three vegetables. This soup will keep you warm in the winter, and will have a refreshing taste if you drink it chilled in the summer. The bright color of beets will brighten up your dining table.

Expense

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Preparation

40 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

500 g

Beets or boiled canned beets *If you use a boiled can, the boiling time will be shorter.
150 g

Potatoes (about 2-3 pieces)
200 g

Onion (about 1-2 pieces)
1

clove of garlic
1

Teaspoon Ginger
2

Tablespoons olive oil
Salt Appropriate amount
Pepper. Appropriate amount
1

Teaspoon Sugar
800 ml

Water
2

Teaspoons Vegetable bouillon

Cooking time: 35-50 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

Beets or boiled canned beets 500 g *If you use a boiled can, the boiling time will be shorter.
Potatoes 150g (about 2-3 pieces)
Onion 200g (about 1-2 pieces)
1 clove of garlic
Ginger 1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt Appropriate amount
Pepper. Appropriate amount
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Water 600-800ml
Vegetable bouillon 2 teaspoons

How to make it:

1/ Finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic and ginger.
2/ Peel the potatoes and cut them into dice.
3/ Peel the beets and cut them into small pieces. (If using a boiled can, drain the water before cutting.) *We recommend using gloves as the color will come out.
4/ Heat olive oil in a pot and fry onion, garlic, and ginger for 1 to 2 minutes. Add sugar (1 teaspoon) and mix gently.

5/ Add potatoes and beets and stir-fry briefly.

6/ Add water and vegetable bouillon, stir, and once it boils, lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes (about 20 minutes if using a boiling can).

7/ Remove the pot from the heat and use a hand blender to make a fine puree.

8/ Season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.

★In Japan, you can find canned beets. You can shorten the simmering time by using a boiling can!
★If you want a richer taste, or if you like, you can enjoy a different taste by adding a small amount of fresh cream at the end and letting it boil.
★Try arranging it to your liking by adding your favorite nuts, fresh cream or sour cream. Adding cream makes the taste mellow and delicious.
★Please try it with bread or salad.