Beetroot Soup With Feta

A vibrant beetroot and roasted tomato soup served hot or cold, topped with crumbled feta cheese and crusty bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 153.1 kcals 918.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.6 grams 63.4 grams
Fat 10.2 grams 61.2 grams
Protein 4.8 grams 28.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
g
Feta Cheese
real Greek feta
Liquids
500
ml
Stock
good strong vegetable, beef, or chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped roughly
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
or sunflower oil
Vegetables
500
g
Beetroot
medium apple-sized, grated coarsely or chopped into small dice
500
g
Tomatoes
ripe, halved
1
piece
Onion
medium, peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Place halved tomatoes and garlic in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with half the oil.
  • Roast at 190°C for 25-30 minutes until soft.
  • Pass the roasted tomatoes through a sieve to remove seeds and skin.
  • Sweat the onion in the remaining oil in a pan until soft.
  • Add beetroot and 500ml stock, season, and simmer for 7-10 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in tomato purée and blend until smooth.
  • Chill for cold service or reheat thoroughly if serving hot.
  • Divide into bowls and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.